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Oracy
| •express issues and ideas clearly, using specialist vocabulary and examples |
| •listen carefully to presentations and show understanding of the speakers’ conclusions or opinions |
| •respond to others with questions and comments which focus on reasons, implications and next steps |
| •use a wide range of syntax structures, vocabulary and terminology in their talk with precision |
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| Role Play |
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Oracy
| •express issues and ideas clearly, using specialist vocabulary and examples |
| •speak clearly, using formal language, varying expression, tone and volume, to keep listeners interested |
| •use a wide range of syntax structures, vocabulary and terminology in their talk with precision |
| •listen carefully to presentations and show understanding of the speakers’ conclusions or opinions |
| •respond to others with questions and comments which focus on reasons, implications and next steps |
| •explore challenging or contentious issues through sustained role play |
| •contribute purposefully to group discussion to achieve agreed outcomes |
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| Shared Reading |
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Reading
| •confidently read a range of continuous and non-continuous texts with fluency, accuracy, understanding and enjoyment; respond to them orally and in writing |
| •use a range of strategies to make meaning from words and sentences, including knowledge of phonics, word roots, word families, syntax, text organisation and prior knowledge of context |
| •use a range of strategies for finding information, e.g. skimming for gist, scanning for detail |
| •read closely, annotating for specific purposes |
| •infer ideas which are not explicitly stated, e.g. writers’ viewpoints or attitudes |
| •confidently recognise and understand the characteristics of a range of different texts (continuous and non-continuous) in terms of language, theme, structure and presentation |
| •consider what they read/view, responding orally and in writing to the ideas, language, tone, style and presentation/organisation; select evidence to support their views |
| •distinguish between facts, theories and opinions |
| •understand how punctuation can vary and so affect sentence structure and meaning, e.g. I had chocolate(,) cake and cheese for tea |
| •show understanding of main ideas and significant details in different texts on the same topic |
| •identify and begin to comment on similarities and differences between continuous and/or non-continuous texts in terms of language, techniques, structure, character and form |
| •identify ideas and information that interest them to develop further understanding |
| •consider whether a text is effective in conveying information and ideas. |
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| Shared Writing |
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Writing
| •write a comprehensive account of a topic or theme |
| •adapt writing style to suit the reader and purpose, e.g. formal style for unknown reader, simple style for younger readers |
| •use the characteristic features of a range of continuous and non-continuous texts in their writing, using imagination where appropriate, adapting their style to engage the reader and purpose to engage the reader |
| •reflect on, edit and redraft to improve their writing |
| •use features and layout which are constructed to present data and ideas clearly |
| •write an effective introduction that establishes context and purpose, a suitable balance between facts and viewpoints, a precise conclusion |
| •adapt structures in writing for different contexts, e.g. reporting an event, investigation or experiment |
| •use paragraphs |
| •make links between paragraphs |
| •craft their writing by using the standard forms of English, e.g. connectives |
| •use varied sentence structures for emphasis and effect |
| •use the full range of punctuation accurately to clarify meaning |
| •choose and use a wide range of adventurous and imaginative vocabulary with precision |
| •use varied and appropriate vocabulary, including subject-specific words and phrases |
| • use language appropriate to writing, including standard forms of English |
| • use strategies to spell correctly polysyllabic, complex and irregular words |
| • produce fluent and legible handwriting |
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