Year 2 English – Term 4 (WA Curriculum): Term 4 Language Skills

What this unit covers

In Term 4, Year 2 English in the WA Curriculum centres on the unit “Term 4 Language Skills”.

Term 4 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 Procedures: How to Make a Sandwich
2. Using Time Order Words in Instructions
3. Adding Describing Words to Make Writing Interesting
4. Writing a Recount of My Weekend
5. Using Past Tense Verbs in Recounts
6. Planning a Simple Narrative Story
7. Creating Characters for My Story
8. Writing Story Beginnings That Hook Readers
9. Using Dialogue in My Stories
10. Writing Story Endings That Satisfy
11. Editing My Writing for Capital Letters
12. Checking My Writing for Full Stops
13. Writing Compound Sentences with 'and'
14. Using Question Marks and Exclamation Marks
15. Spelling Words with Silent Letters
16. Learning the 'igh' Sound Pattern
17. Writing Persuasive Sentences About My Favourite Book
18. Using Reasons to Support My Opinion
19. Writing a Simple Report About Animals
20. Organising Information into Paragraphs
21. Revising My Writing to Add Detail
22. Publishing My Best Writing Piece
23. Writing Legible Letters in Cursive Style
24. Celebrating Our Writing Achievements
25. Reading compound words in context
26. Identifying main characters and their traits
27. Using picture clues to predict story outcomes
28. Reading dialogue with expression and fluency
29. Finding key details in non-fiction texts
30. Comparing different versions of familiar stories
31. Reading multisyllabic words using chunking strategies
32. Understanding cause and effect in stories
33. Reading informational texts about animals
34. Using context clues to understand new vocabulary
35. Identifying the problem and solution in stories
36. Reading poetry with rhythm and expression
37. Comparing fiction and non-fiction texts
38. Reading instructions and following steps
39. Understanding author's purpose in different texts
40. Reading independently and discussing favourite parts
41. Listening for Key Words in Simple Instructions
42. Taking Turns in Small Group Conversations
43. Using Clear Voice When Speaking to Others
44. Following Two-Step Oral Instructions
45. Sharing Personal Experiences with Descriptive Words
46. Listening to Identify Main Ideas in Stories
47. Asking Questions to Learn More Information
48. Retelling Familiar Stories in Correct Order
49. Using Body Language to Support Speaking
50. Participating in Show and Tell Presentations
51. Listening for Rhyming Words in Poems
52. Expressing Opinions Using Because Statements
53. Following Multi-Step Classroom Instructions
54. Creating Sound Effects for Story Retelling
55. Listening to Identify Story Characters and Settings
56. Giving Clear Directions to a Partner
57. Using New Vocabulary Words in Conversations
58. Responding to Questions About Read-Aloud Stories
59. Role-Playing Different Community Helpers
60. Listening for Important Details in Announcements
61. Describing Objects Using Adjectives
62. Participating in Guided Reading Discussions
63. Creating Dialogue for Puppet Shows
64. Listening to Distinguish Between Fact and Opinion
65. Presenting Information About Favourite Animals
66. Using Polite Language in Conversations
67. Retelling Events in Time Order
68. Listening for Cause and Effect in Stories
69. Asking Open-Ended Questions During Discussions
70. Creating Simple Rhymes and Chants
71. Following Oral Instructions for Art Activities
72. Sharing Ideas During Literature Circle Talks
73. Using Expression When Reading Aloud
74. Listening to Compare Different Story Versions
75. Presenting Research About School Topics
76. Participating in Reader's Theatre Performances
77. Giving Constructive Feedback to Classmates
78. Listening for Mood and Tone in Stories
79. Creating and Performing Simple Advertisements
80. Reflecting on Learning Through Oral Summaries

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 4

WA terms run roughly 9–11 weeks, and in 2026 Term 4 runs from Monday 12 October to Thursday 17 December — 10 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.