Literature recommendations – English
The quality literature recommended in these documents are printed texts to support teaching and learning with an explicit focus on the English K–10 syllabus outcome – Understanding and responding to literature.
Research base
The evidence base for this resource is:
Alignment to system priorities and/or needs
These resources clearly and explicitly align to:
- Curriculum planning and programming; assessing and reporting to parents K-12 policy
- Controversial issues in schools policy
- Values in NSW public schools policy
Alignment to School Excellence Framework
These resources support the School Excellence Framework by incorporating the following domains and themes.
Learning domain
- Curriculum: Curriculum provision
- Student performance measures: NAPLAN
Teaching domain
- Effective classroom practice: Lesson planning
Leading domain
- Educational leadership: Instructional leadership
Contact
Email questions, comments and feedback about these resources to english.curriculum@det.nsw.edu.au.
Syllabus
Syllabus outcomes and content descriptors from English K–10 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2025.