NSW DET ES1 Unit of Work: Context – Starting School, Nic’s Big Day, and Families
This resource now includes both the 2022 and newly updated 2024 versions.
Transform your teaching experience with this comprehensive, 120+ page resource designed for NSW ES1 teachers implementing English Component B. Perfectly aligned with the updated 2024 NSW syllabus, ensuring you have everything you need to deliver contextually rich, engaging, and meaningful lessons.
What’s Inside?
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Editable PowerPoint Presentation: Featuring vibrant, engaging slides with embedded animations to captivate your students.
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Printable PDF Format: Ideal for teachers who prefer hardcopy handouts or offline preparation.
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Google Slides Version: Seamless access and sharing for flexible digital teaching, with links provided for both the 2022 and 2024 units.
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Teacher Notes and Unit Overview: Detailed guidance for easy implementation, saving you time on preparation.
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Google Font Included: Ensuring correct formatting across all platforms for a polished, professional look.
Unit Focus: The Concept of ContextExplore the mentor concept of 'context' through beautifully illustrated mentor texts:
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Starting School by Jane Godwin and Anna Walker
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Little Nic’s Big Day by Nick Naitanui and Fatima Anaya
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Families by Jane Godwin and Yael Frankel
‘Context’ is unpacked in alignment with the NSW curriculum, helping students understand how personal, social, and cultural circumstances shape text construction and interpretation.
Pedagogical Excellence: Draw, Talk, Write, Share (DTWS)This unit integrates Mackenzie’s DTWS approach (2025) to develop writing, vocabulary, and oral language abilities. Each lesson is scaffolded to:
- Foster connections between text and students’ own experiences.
- Encourage creativity and self-expression through drawing, talking, and making.
- Build confidence in oral communication and vocabulary use.
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Learning Intentions and Success CriteriaYour students will:
- Identify personal connections in texts.
- Share and communicate ideas through detailed drawings.
- Explore diverse family contexts.
- Use personal vocabulary for requests, descriptions, and group conversations.
Why Teachers Love This Resource
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Effortless Preparation: With everything pre-made, this resource is a time-saving solution for busy teachers.
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Multiple Formats: Whether you prefer digital slides, printable PDFs, or editable PowerPoints, this resource has you covered.
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Professional Visuals: High-quality, colorful slides with animations create engaging and interactive lessons.
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Aligned and Ready to Go: No guesswork—just unpack, teach, and watch your students thrive.
Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023.
