Grammar
- Application of growing knowledge of prefixes, suffixes and root words
- Extension of sentences with more than one clause by using a wide range of conjunctions, including when, if, because, although
- Use of conjunctions, adverbs and prepositions to express time and cause
- Use of the present perfect form of verbs in contrast to the simple past tense
- Use and punctuation of direct speech
- Continuation of use of nouns (proper and common)
Spellings
- Focus on root words with prefixes and suffixes as well as commonly misspelt words including homophones
- Spell words that are commonly misspelt
Comprehension
- Identification of main ideas from paragraphs and summarising
- Formation of opinion of motivation
- Retrieve and record key information from non-fiction texts
Spoken Language
- Articulation and justification of answers, arguments and opinions
- Read exception words, noting the unusual correspondences between spelling and sound and where these occur in the word
- Use of intonation, tone, volume and action in spoken dialogue
- Speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of standard English
Handwriting
- Use diagonal and horizontal strokes to link letters, understanding which letters are best left not joined
- Increase quality, legibility and consistency of their handwriting
Written Composition
- Draft and write by organising ideas around themes into paragraphs, subheadings and headings.
- Draft and write narratives using characters, settings and plots
- Progressively use a varied and rich vocabulary and increasing range of sentence structures