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

What this unit covers

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

Term 4 English for Year 4. 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. Planning and drafting a persuasive letter to the school principal
2. Using modal verbs to strengthen persuasive arguments
3. Editing persuasive texts for clarity and impact
4. Publishing persuasive letters with appropriate formatting
5. Exploring the structure of information reports
6. Researching and planning an animal habitat report
7. Writing topic sentences for report paragraphs
8. Using technical vocabulary in information reports
9. Drafting body paragraphs with supporting details
10. Adding diagrams and captions to reports
11. Proofreading reports for spelling and punctuation
12. Publishing information reports as digital presentations
13. Understanding the purpose and audience of procedures
14. Planning a step-by-step recipe or craft procedure
15. Writing clear instructions using imperative verbs
16. Sequencing steps with time connectives
17. Adding safety warnings and helpful tips
18. Illustrating procedures with diagrams and photos
19. Testing and revising procedural texts
20. Creating a class cookbook of student procedures
21. Exploring complex sentence structures with subordinate clauses
22. Using apostrophes correctly in contractions and possession
23. Practising cursive handwriting for fluency and legibility
24. Reflecting on writing goals and celebrating achievements
25. Analysing character motivations in chapter books
26. Identifying cause and effect relationships in narrative texts
27. Reading with expression using dialogue and punctuation cues
28. Comparing different versions of traditional tales
29. Understanding figurative language in poetry
30. Making inferences from visual and written clues
31. Exploring themes in contemporary fiction
32. Reading and interpreting information from graphs and charts
33. Identifying author's purpose in persuasive texts
34. Understanding complex sentence structures while reading
35. Analysing how illustrations support meaning in texts
36. Reading fluently with appropriate pacing and rhythm
37. Comparing fact and opinion in non-fiction texts
38. Understanding cultural perspectives in diverse stories
39. Interpreting meaning through context clues and word parts
40. Synthesising information from multiple sources
41. Practising Clear Speech and Articulation
42. Active Listening: Following Multi-Step Instructions
43. Building Confidence Through Show and Tell
44. Asking Effective Questions in Conversations
45. Retelling Stories with Expression and Detail
46. Working Together: Group Discussion Rules
47. Using Voice Volume for Different Audiences
48. Listening for Main Ideas in Spoken Texts
49. Presenting Information About Your Hobby
50. Drama: Expressing Emotions Through Voice
51. Giving Clear Instructions to Others
52. Listening and Responding to Different Viewpoints
53. Storytelling: Using Descriptive Language
54. Role Play: Problem-Solving Conversations
55. Presenting a Book Recommendation
56. Active Listening: Summarising What You Heard
57. Group Discussion: Sharing Personal Experiences
58. Using Gestures to Support Your Speech
59. Listening for Specific Information
60. Dramatic Reading: Bringing Characters to Life
61. Explaining How Something Works
62. Listening and Following Oral Directions
63. Storytelling: Creating Suspense and Excitement
64. Role Play: Interviewing a Character
65. Presenting Research Findings
66. Active Listening: Asking Clarifying Questions
67. Group Discussion: Comparing Different Ideas
68. Using Pace and Pause in Speech
69. Listening to Poetry and Responding
70. Drama: Improvising Dialogue
71. Giving a Persuasive Mini-Speech
72. Listening for Sequence in Instructions
73. Retelling News Events
74. Role Play: Customer Service Scenarios
75. Presenting Solutions to Problems
76. Active Listening: Taking Notes While Listening
77. Group Discussion: Planning a Class Event
78. Using Tone to Convey Meaning
79. Listening to Different Accents and Dialects
80. Final Presentations: Showcasing Speaking Skills

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.