DAHSC · English and Literacy
Reading and African Story Worlds
Primary (ages 6–11) Ages 6–11 40 hours en
Build confident reading through African stories and knowledge.
Phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, oral storytelling and creative response using stories from across the continent.
Curriculum family: Decolonise Africa Homework School Curriculum
Course overview
This English and Literacy course connects core university concepts to African contexts, practical inquiry and community-based application. Learners work through guided readings, a weekly studio and an applied final task.
Learning outcomes
Explain key English and Literacy concepts; analyse evidence and assumptions; apply methods to an African case; communicate findings clearly; reflect on ethics, power and community impact.
Weekly outline
Week 1: Orientation and local context; Week 2: Core concepts; Week 3: Methods and evidence; Week 4: African case study; Week 5: Applied project; Week 6: Assessment and reflection.
Assessment
Weekly activities 30%; participation and peer response 20%; applied final project 50%.
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisite. Learners need curiosity, regular study time and access to weekly course materials.
Course media
Exams and assessment papers
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Weekly lessons
| Week | Lesson | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1 - Orientation and local context: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 2 | Week 2 - Key concepts and vocabulary: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 3 | Week 3 - Methods, evidence and practice: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 4 | Week 4 - African case study and application: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 5 | Week 5 - Community project or problem studio: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 6 | Week 6 - Reflection, assessment and next steps: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 7 | Unit 7 - a local case study: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 8 | Unit 8 - comparison across places: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 9 | Unit 9 - voice and representation: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 10 | Unit 10 - ethics and responsibility: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 11 | Unit 11 - systems and relationships: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 12 | Unit 12 - patterns and interpretation: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 13 | Unit 13 - measurement and proportion: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 14 | Unit 14 - change over time: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 15 | Unit 15 - power and access: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 16 | Unit 16 - community strengths: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 17 | Unit 17 - primary sources and lived experience: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 18 | Unit 18 - research questions: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 19 | Unit 19 - organising evidence: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 20 | Unit 20 - mid-course synthesis: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 21 | Unit 21 - language and meaning: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 22 | Unit 22 - identity and community memory: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 23 | Unit 23 - land, environment and place: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 24 | Unit 24 - technology and access: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 25 | Unit 25 - designing a fair process: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 26 | Unit 26 - creative practice: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 27 | Unit 27 - problem definition: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 28 | Unit 28 - hypotheses and explanations: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 29 | Unit 29 - testing and revision: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 30 | Unit 30 - collaboration: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 31 | Unit 31 - communicating to an audience: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 32 | Unit 32 - visuals, numbers and media: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 33 | Unit 33 - resources and sustainability: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 34 | Unit 34 - rights and dignity: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 35 | Unit 35 - regional connections: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 36 | Unit 36 - project proposal: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 37 | Unit 37 - project purpose: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 38 | Unit 38 - project consultation: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 39 | Unit 39 - project preparation: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 40 | Unit 40 - project milestone one: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 41 | Unit 41 - constructive feedback: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 42 | Unit 42 - improving after feedback: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 43 | Unit 43 - quality and standards: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 44 | Unit 44 - risk and safety: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 45 | Unit 45 - leadership and responsibility: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 46 | Unit 46 - African innovation: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 47 | Unit 47 - professional application: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 48 | Unit 48 - project milestone two: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 49 | Unit 49 - accessible knowledge: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 50 | Unit 50 - self-assessment: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 51 | Unit 51 - debate and evidence: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 52 | Unit 52 - policy and collective action: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 53 | Unit 53 - livelihoods and value: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 54 | Unit 54 - health and wellbeing: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 55 | Unit 55 - climate resilience: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 56 | Unit 56 - heritage and future generations: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 57 | Unit 57 - digital literacy: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 58 | Unit 58 - community review: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 59 | Unit 59 - project milestone three: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 60 | Unit 60 - independent inquiry: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 61 | Unit 61 - theory and practice: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 62 | Unit 62 - uncertainty and limitations: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 63 | Unit 63 - future pathways: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 64 | Unit 64 - justice and reciprocity: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 65 | Unit 65 - clear presentation: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 66 | Unit 66 - project rehearsal: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 67 | Unit 67 - final evidence: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 68 | Unit 68 - applied project completion: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 69 | Unit 69 - public storytelling: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 70 | Unit 70 - teacher conference: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 71 | Unit 71 - exam preparation: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 72 | Unit 72 - practice assessment: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 73 | Unit 73 - correcting misconceptions: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 74 | Unit 74 - peer teaching: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 75 | Unit 75 - course synthesis: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 76 | Unit 76 - learning portfolio: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 77 | Unit 77 - community action: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 78 | Unit 78 - learner voice: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 79 | Unit 79 - assessment submission: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 80 | Unit 80 - mentorship and lifelong learning: Reading and African Story Worlds Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Reading and African Story Worlds. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
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