The sample scope and sequence documents for Stage 2 and Stage 3 incorporate advice from NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and include the following elements:

• the scope of learning in relation to the syllabus outcomes to be addressed
• the sequence of learning in relation to the syllabus outcomes to be addressed
• duration of the learning
• syllabus outcomes addressed (these are commonly represented by outcome codes)
• relevant information for particular learning areas or particular school requirements.

Each document is a sample that schools may adapt to meet the needs of their students and local context.

Features

• stage of learning term (duration)
• odd and even years
• syllabus outcomes
• focus (English textual concepts)
• learning overview
• suggested integration with other learning areas

Most suitable for schools with one or more classes per stage level.

Features

• stage of learning
• term (duration)
• odd and even years
• syllabus outcomes
• focus questions - links are provided to explore the department's videos and information about the English textual concepts content - based on the English textual concepts
• texts – schools have the opportunity to select from a range of texts which highlight the English textual concepts. Schools have the flexibility to select their own texts using the Suggested texts for the English K-10 Syllabus and following the guidelines of the Content and text requirements (NESA)
• opportunities for integration with learning across the curriculum
• supporting materials

Most suitable for schools with one or more classes per stage level.