Intended Audience
Primary Classroom Teachers (Reception - Year 6)

Leaders of Learning and EALD Teachers

Overview

This half-day workshop, offered in Term 1 and repeated in Term 2, introduces primary teachers to the newly revised Composing Written Texts R-6 resource, designed to support explicit and effective writing instruction across the Australian Curriculum. The session will unpack the resource’s model texts, and practical strategies within a scaffolding teaching–learning cycle, equipping teachers to confidently teach a range of text types and develop students’ writing proficiency.

Workshop Focus

• Understanding the structure and intent of the resource: Explore Composing Written Texts R-6 (Ed 3), which aligns with Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 and the LEAP Levels framework. Learn how the resource supports the explicit teaching of writing across the year, with model texts mapped to curriculum content and linguistic development.
• The Teaching–Learning Cycle: Experience the five-stage cycle (setting the context, supported reading and viewing, knowledge about how texts work, supported writing, and independent writing) and how it scaffolds students for success.
• Practical Strategies: Engage with classroom-ready strategies for teaching the language features of different text types. Learn how to use annotated model texts and collaborative activities to build students’ knowledge and confidence.

Additional Information

Please bring a copy of the Composing Written Texts R-6 resource

• NB all CESA primary schools will be given a complimentary copy in January 2026.
• For additional copies, the Order Form is on the EALD Learner Hub.
  

AITSL National Professional Standards for Teachers
Standard 2: Know the content and how to teach it

Standard 3: Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

Standard 6: Engage in professional learning

Facilitators: Kylie Pedler / Sharyn Clyma, EALD Lead Teachers

Workshop Enquiries: Chris Payne - Education Advisor, EALD
chris.payne@cesa.catholic.edu.au / T: 8301 6613

Registration Enquiries: adeline.mcloughlin@cesa.catholic.edu.au

Deadline for Registration: COB Monday 15 June 2026

** A light lunch will be provided on arrival / BYO Snacks **

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CESA Registration Centre Membership is required, to register for this workshop. If you have changed schools since your last event registration, please update your membership details.

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