English Standards Alignments

Read easily, fluently and with good understanding
Develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information
Acquire a wide vocabulary, an understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language
Appreciate our rich and varied literary heritage
Write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences
Use discussion in order to learn; they should be able to elaborate and explain clearly their understanding and ideas
Are competent in the arts of speaking and listening, making formal presentations, demonstrating to others and participating in debate

Develop positive attitudes to reading, and an understanding of what they read
Understand what they read, in books they can read independently
Participate in discussion about both books that are read to them and those they can read for themselves, taking turns and listening to what others say
continuing to read and discuss an increasingly wide range of fiction, poetry, plays, non-fiction and reference books or textbooks
identifying and discussing themes and conventions in and across a wide range of writing
drawing inferences such as inferring characters’ feelings, thoughts and motives from their actions, and justifying inferences with evidence

discussing writing similar to that which they are planning to write in order to understand and learn from its structure, vocabulary and grammar
in writing narratives, considering how authors have developed characters and settings in what pupils have read, listened to or seen performed
composing and rehearsing sentences orally (including dialogue), progressively building a varied and rich vocabulary and an increasing range of sentence structures
assessing the effectiveness of their own and others’ writing and suggesting improvements
proposing changes to grammar and vocabulary to improve consistency, including the accurate use of pronouns in sentences
Proofread for spelling and punctuation errors
Read their own writing aloud to a group or the whole class, using appropriate intonation and controlling the tone and volume so that the meaning is clear

produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences
become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques
evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design
know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms