Year 2 English – Term 2 (WA Curriculum): Term 2 Language Skills

What this unit covers

In Term 2, Year 2 English in the WA Curriculum centres on the unit “Term 2 Language Skills”.

Term 2 English for Year 2. Writing (24 lessons), Reading (16 lessons), Speaking & Listening (40 lessons).

Lesson sequence (80 lessons)

The unit breaks down into the following lesson-by-lesson sequence — each title below is a teachable lesson, in order:

1. Writing Simple Recounts About Weekend Activities
2. Using Past Tense Verbs in Personal Stories
3. Adding Describing Words to Make Writing Interesting
4. Writing Step-by-Step Instructions for Simple Tasks
5. Using Capital Letters for Names and Places
6. Creating Character Descriptions for Story Writing
7. Writing the Beginning, Middle and End of Stories
8. Using Full Stops and Question Marks Correctly
9. Planning a Narrative Using Story Maps
10. Writing Dialogue Between Story Characters
11. Spelling Words with Double Letters
12. Writing Persuasive Messages About Classroom Rules
13. Using Conjunctions to Join Ideas Together
14. Creating Information Reports About Animals
15. Writing Detailed Recounts of School Events
16. Using Adjectives to Describe People and Places
17. Writing Procedures for Playground Games
18. Editing Writing for Missing Capital Letters
19. Creating Fantasy Stories with Magical Characters
20. Writing Letters to Friends and Family
21. Using Apostrophes in Contractions
22. Writing Book Reviews and Recommendations
23. Creating Fact Files About Favourite Topics
24. Publishing Final Writing Pieces for Class Display
25. Identifying long vowel sounds in simple words
26. Reading words with silent letters
27. Using picture clues to predict story events
28. Reading simple sentences with expression
29. Finding rhyming words in poems
30. Understanding characters' feelings in stories
31. Reading compound words by breaking them apart
32. Using context clues to work out new words
33. Reading dialogue with different voices
34. Identifying the main idea in short texts
35. Reading words with common prefixes
36. Comparing different story endings
37. Reading non-fiction texts about animals
38. Using punctuation marks to guide reading
39. Reading familiar texts with fluency
40. Retelling stories in correct sequence
41. Learning to Listen with Purpose and Focus
42. Taking Turns in Circle Time Discussions
43. Using Clear Voice and Good Posture When Speaking
44. Following Two-Step Instructions Accurately
45. Asking Questions to Learn More About Topics
46. Sharing Personal Stories with Beginning, Middle and End
47. Listening for Key Information in Stories
48. Using Polite Language in Conversations
49. Giving Simple Instructions to Classmates
50. Retelling Familiar Stories in Sequence
51. Speaking Clearly in Small Group Activities
52. Listening to Different Points of View
53. Using Expression When Reading Aloud
54. Participating in Show and Tell Presentations
55. Following Multi-Step Game Instructions
56. Creating Sound Effects for Stories
57. Listening for Rhyming Words in Poems
58. Taking Roles in Simple Drama Activities
59. Asking for Help Using Appropriate Language
60. Describing Objects Using Descriptive Words
61. Listening to Instructions for Art Activities
62. Sharing Opinions About Books and Stories
63. Using Voice Changes for Different Characters
64. Participating in Class Debates About Simple Topics
65. Following Playground Safety Instructions
66. Retelling Information from Educational Videos
67. Using Gesture and Movement While Speaking
68. Listening for Main Ideas in Presentations
69. Giving Compliments and Positive Feedback
70. Creating Group Stories Through Collaboration
71. Following Recipe Instructions Step by Step
72. Presenting Research About Animals to Class
73. Listening to Guest Speakers and Asking Questions
74. Role Playing Community Helper Scenarios
75. Using Time Order Words in Storytelling
76. Participating in Reader's Theatre Activities
77. Following Dance and Movement Instructions
78. Presenting Weather Reports to Classmates
79. Listening for Cause and Effect in Stories
80. Reflecting on Learning Through Class Discussions

Curriculum codes in this unit

Content codes:

Reading the codes: WA codes (the ones starting with WA) pack the year level, learning area, strand and content number into one string, while the national Australian Curriculum v9 uses a different anatomy that starts with AC9 — same content family, different labels. Our complete WA Curriculum guide decodes both, character by character.

Planning notes for Term 2

WA terms run roughly 9–11 weeks, and in 2026 Term 2 runs from Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July — 11 weeks for WA public schools. With 80 lessons in this unit, that leaves breathing room for assessment, moderation and the weeks that disappear to carnivals, camps and public holidays — plan the assessable work to land two to three weeks before the end of term rather than in the final week.