ENGLISH LANGUAGE - SCHEMES OF WORK
For Children Aged 7 to 11
English Language Lessons Structure
Time – Approx. 60 minutes1. Remind class of last topic area explored and relate to current topic.2. Discuss and explore. 3. Group Work – Set small groups an area to explore.4. Practical Application – discuss how topic area is applied in every life.5. Making Connections – discuss and explore connections between topic
and other topic areas and subjects.6. Text – Use books, web pages, newspapers, magazines where
appropriate.7. Media – use video clips and programmes and/or computer
programmes and websites where appropriate.8. Individual Work Activity.9. Record through text and illustrations. Pupils under 10 to copy teacher’s
whiteboard recording. Pupils above 10 to record using their own words.10.Plenary & Quiz.
Resources
1. Fiction 2. Non-Fiction3. Dictionaries4. Thesaurus5. BBC Primary Learning6. National Literacy Strategy7. DK English Workbooks8. Internet9. Small Moveable Alphabet10.Word Cards11.Magazines12.Word Games13.Apple Mac14.Computer Programmes
English Language Subject Areas
1. Word Level Work2. Punctuation3. Grammar4. Handwriting5. Reading6. Creative Writing7. Non-Fiction
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YEAR 3
Autumn Term
1. WORD LEVEL WORK
1. General
a. Using a Dictionaryb. Phonetic & Non-Phonetic English Language
2. Word Games
a. Word Searchb. Word Creationc. Missing Wordd. Crosswords
3. Spelling - Word Blends
a. List Word Blends in Groups with table of relevant words.i. mp & llii. st, sp, sm, swiii. ck, nk, skiv. Bl, cl, fl, glv. Lt, ntvi. Ld, lfvii. br, fr, dr, cr, gr, pr, tr, scr
b. Construct Sentences with Words from each blend group.
4. Compound Words
a. List of Compound Wordsb. Using Compound Words in Sentences
2. PUNCTUATION
5. General
a. Use & Function of Punctuation
6. Capital Letters
a. Beginning of Sentencesb. Names of People, Pets, Places, Teams etc…
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c. Pronoun - Id. Emphasise. Titlesf. Headings
7. Full Stops, Exclamation & Question Marks
a. End of Sentencesb. Full Stopsc. Exclamation Marksd. Question Marks
8. Commas
a. Breaking up Sentences – When making 2 separate but connected points
b. Lists in Sentences
3. GRAMMAR
9. Introduction To Grammar
a. Nounsb. Verbsc. Adjectives
4. HANDWRITING
10. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientationb. Letter Formationc. Letter Proportiond. Presentational Skills
5. READING
11. Different Texts
a. Fictioni. Children’s Picture Books
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12. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciationsb. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
13. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Contextb. See English Literature Schemes of Work
6. CREATIVE WRITING
14. Picture Story Books
i. Structuring a Picture Story Bookii. Writing & Illustrating a Picture Story Book
i. For Children Under 5ii. For Children Under 12
Spring Term
1. WORD LEVEL WORK
15. General
a. Using a Dictionaryb. Phonetic & Non-Phonetic English Languagec. Ever Changing & Developing Languaged. Dialectse. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes & Suffixesf. Identifying Syllables
16. Word Games
a. Word Searchb. Word Creationc. Missing Wordd. Crosswordse. Riddles
17. Spelling – Phonograms
a. List Phonograms in Groups with table of relevant words.
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i. Sh, ch, th, quii. Oo, ou, ue, u_e, ew, uiiii. Ee, ea, e, ieiv. Ar & earv. Ai, ay, a_e, avi. Oi & oy
b. Construct Rhyming Sentences with Words from Each Phonogram group
18. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivationsb. Using Word Roots in Sentences
19. Compound Words
a. List of Compound Wordsb. Using Compound Words in Sentences
20. Onomatopoeia
a. List of Onomatopoeic Wordsb. Using Onomatopoeic Words in Sentences
2. PUNCTUATION
21. General
a. Use & Function of Punctuation
22. Capital Letters
a. Beginning of Sentencesb. Names of People, Pets, Places, Teams etc…c. Pronoun - Id. Emphasise. Titlesf. Headings
23. Full Stops, Exclamation & Question Marks
a. End of Sentencesb. Full Stopsc. Exclamation Marksd. Question Marks
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24. Commas
a. Breaking up Sentences – When making 2 separate but connected points
b. Lists in Sentences
3. GRAMMAR
25. Introduction To Grammar
a. Adverbsb. Connectivesc. Sentence Constructiond. Singular & Plural
4. HANDWRITING
26. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientationb. Letter Formationc. Letter Proportiond. Presentational Skills
5. READING
27. Different Texts
a. Fictionii. Fairy Talesiii. Myths
28. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciationsb. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
29. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Contextb. See English Literature Schemes of Work
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6. CREATIVE WRITING
1. Fairy Tales
i. Structuring a Fairy Taleii. Writing a Fairy Tale in the Old Style
2. Descriptive Writing
i. Use of Adjectivesii. Use of Adverbsiii. Use of Powerful Verbsiv. Avoiding High Frequency Words
3. Play Scripts
i. See Drama Schemes of Work
7. NON-FICTIONAL WRITING
4. Correspondence
i. Writing Emailsii. Text Messages
Summer Term
1. WORD LEVEL WORK
5. General
a. Using a Dictionaryb. Phonetic & Non-Phonetic English Languagec. Ever Changing & Developing Languaged. Dialectse. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes &
Suffixesf. Identifying Syllables
6. Word Games
a. Word Searchb. Word Creationc. Missing Wordd. Crosswords
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e. Riddles
7. Spelling – Phonograms
a. List Phonograms in Groups with table of relevant words.i. Or, ore, aw, our, oar, oor, ough, au, a, & arii. Er, ir, or, re, ur, & eariii. Se & ceiv. Oe, ow, & oa
b. Construct Rhyming Sentences with Words from Each Phonogram group
8. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivationsb. Using Word Roots in Sentences
9. Compound Words
a. List of Compound Wordsb. Using Compound Words in Sentences
10. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Wordsb. Synonyms for Verbsc. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbsd. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositionse. Using a Thesaurus
11. Onomatopoeia
a. List of Onomatopoeic Wordsb. Using Onomatopoeic Words in Sentences
12. Antonyms
a. List of Oppositesb. Using Antonyms in Sentences
13. Homonyms
a. List of Homonyms & their Different Meaningsb. Using Homonyms in Sentences
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2. PUNCTUATION
14. General
a. Use & Function of Punctuation
15. Capital Letters
a. Beginning of Sentencesb. Names of People, Pets, Places, Teams etc…c. Pronoun - Id. Emphasise. Titlesf. Headings
16. Full Stops, Exclamation & Question Marks
a. End of Sentencesb. Full Stopsc. Exclamation Marksd. Question Marks
17. Commas
a. Breaking up Sentences – When making 2 separate but connected points
b. Lists in Sentences
3. GRAMMAR
18. Introduction To Grammar
a. Nounsb. Verbsc. Adjectivesd. Adverbse. Connectivesf. Sentence Constructiong. Singular & Plural
4. HANDWRITING
19. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientation
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b. Letter Formationc. Letter Proportiond. Presentational Skills
5. READING
20. Different Texts
a. Fictioni. Children’s Picture Booksii. Fairy Talesiii. Mythsiv. Parablesv. Fables
21. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciationsb. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
22. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Contextb. See English Literature Schemes of Work
6. CREATIVE WRITING
30. Fairy Tales
i. Writing a Modern Fairy Tale
31. Descriptive Writing
i. Use of Adjectivesii. Use of Adverbsiii. Use of Powerful Verbsiv. Avoiding High Frequency Words
32. Play Scripts
i. See Drama Schemes of Work
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7. NON-FICTIONAL WRITING
33. Correspondence
i. Writing Lettersi. Different Types of Lettersii. Informal Letters & Conventionsiii. Formal Letters & Conventionsiv. Letter Formats
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YEAR 4
Autumn Term
1. WORD LEVEL WORK
23. General
a. Using a Dictionaryb. Phonetic & Non-Phonetic English Languagec. Ever Changing & Developing Languaged. Dialectse. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes &
Suffixesf. Identifying Syllables
24. Word Games
a. Word Searchb. Word Creationc. Scrabbled. Missing Worde. Crosswordsf. Riddles
25. Spelling – Phonograms
a. List Phonograms in Groups with table of relevant words.i. Eye, ie, igh, i_e, y & yeii. Tion & sioniii. Dle, ble, cle, ckle, ple, gle, mle & nle
b. Construct Rhyming Sentences with Words from Each Phonogram group
26. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivationsb. Using Word Roots in Sentences
27. Compound Words
a. List of Compound Wordsb. Using Compound Words in Sentences
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28. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Wordsb. Synonyms for Verbsc. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbsd. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositionse. Using a Thesaurus
29. Onomatopoeia
a. List of Onomatopoeic Wordsb. Using Onomatopoeic Words in Sentences
30. Antonyms
a. List of Oppositesb. Using Antonyms in Sentences
31. Homonyms
a. List of Homonyms & their Different Meaningsb. Using Homonyms in Sentences
32. Phrases, Clichés & Expressions
a. List of Phrases, Clichés & Expressionsb. Using Phrases, Clichés & Expressions in Sentences
2. PUNCTUATION
33. Speech Marks
a. Text Speech Marksb. Written Speech Marksc. Speech Bubbles
34. Organising Text
a. Paragraphsi. Breaking up the Textii. Paragraphs for Separate Points
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3. GRAMMAR
35. Singular & Plural
a. Common Plurals – s, es & iesb. Irregular Plurals – ves, en, etc…c. Nouns with no Plural Change
36. Nouns
a. Collective Nounsb. Agreement Between Nouns & Verbs
37. Verbs
a. Use & Function of Verbsb. Past, Present & Future Tensesc. Table of Verbs with Tensed. Using Different Tenses & Persons in Sentences
38. Adjectives
a. Function of Adjectivesb. Types of Basic Adjectives
i. Coloursii. Sizesiii. Moods
c. Searching for Adjectives in Roget’s Thesaurusd. Using Different Adjectives in Sentences
39. Sentence Construction
a. The Sense in Sentencesb. Importance of Orderc. Importance of Correct Grammard. Experimenting With Sentence Construction & Ordere. Sentence Length
40. Speech
a. Direct Speechb. Reported Speechc. Using Separate Lines for Dialogued. Using Speech in Sentences
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4. HANDWRITING
41. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientationb. Letter Formationc. Letter Proportiond. Presentational Skills
42. Cursive Writing
a. Basic Joins Only
5. READING
43. Different Texts
a. Fictioni. Children’s Picture Booksii. Fairy Talesiii. Mythsiv. Parablesv. Fablesvi. Legendsvii. Poemsviii. Playsb. Non-Fiction
i. Information Booksii. Reference Books
44. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciationsb. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
45. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Contextb. See English Literature Schemes of Work
6. CREATIVE WRITING
34. Greek Myths
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i. Expanding a Greek Mythii. Modernising a Greek Myth
35. Story Outlines
i. See Story Structures Above
36. Descriptive Writing
i. Use of Adjectivesii. Use of Adverbsiii. Use of Powerful Verbsiv. Avoiding High Frequency Wordsv. Using a Thesaurusvi. Use of Similevii. Use of Metaphorviii. Avoiding Clichés
37. Play Scripts
i. See Drama Schemes of Work
38. Poems
i. Structuring a Poemii. Considering the Music & Rhythm of Poetry
i. Use of Onomatopoeic Wordsiii. Imagery
i. Use of Adjectivesii. Expressive Verbsiii. Use of Simile & Metaphor
7. NON-FICTIONAL WRITING
39. Correspondence
i. Writing Emailsii. Text Messagesiii. Writing Letters
i. Different Types of Lettersii. Informal Letters & Conventionsiii. Formal Letters & Conventions
40. Definitions
i. Defining Objects in 2 Sentencesii. Deciding on Key Information
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Spring Term
1. WORD LEVEL WORK
46. General
a. Using a Dictionaryb. Phonetic & Non-Phonetic English Languagec. Ever Changing & Developing Languaged. Dialectse. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes &
Suffixesf. Identifying Syllables
47. Word Games
a. Word Searchb. Word Creationc. Scrabbled. Missing Worde. Crosswordsf. Riddles
48. Spelling – Phonograms
a. List Phonograms in Groups with table of relevant words.iv. Wh & phv. Ine, eenvi. Ire
b. Construct Rhyming Sentences with Words from Each Phonogram group
49. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivationsb. Using Word Roots in Sentences
50. Compound Words
a. List of Compound Wordsb. Using Compound Words in Sentences
51. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Wordsb. Synonyms for Verbsc. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbs
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d. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositionse. Using a Thesaurus
52. Metaphors
a. Understanding Metaphorsb. Using Metaphors to Describe in Sentences
53. Similes
a. Understanding Similesb. Using Similes to Describe in Sentences
2. PUNCTUATION
54. Apostrophes
a. Indicating Possessionb. Omission of Letters or Numbers
55. Speech Marks
a. Text Speech Marksb. Written Speech Marksc. Speech Bubbles
56. Parenthesis
a. Use of Bracketsb. Use of Colonsc. Use of Semi-Colonsd. Use of Dashese. Use of Hyphens
57. Organising Text
b. Paragraphsi. Breaking up the Textii. Paragraphs for Separate Points
c. Headingsd. Sub-Headingse. Captions
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3. GRAMMAR
58. Introduction To Grammar
a. Grammatical Features of Different Texts
59. Singular & Plural
a. Common Plurals – s, es & iesb. Irregular Plurals – ves, en, etc…c. Nouns with no Plural Change
60. Adverbs
a. Use & Function of Adverbsb. Adverb Endings – ly – listc. Using Adverbs in Sentencesd. Searching for Adverbs in Thesaurus
61. Connectives
a. Use & Function of Connectivesb. List of Connectivesc. Using Connectives in Sentencesd. Time Sequencee. Position, Sequence & Logicf. Multiple Purpose Connectivesg. Searching for Connectives in Thesaurus
62. Conditionals
a. Use & Function of Conditionalsb. Deduction, Speculation & Suppositionc. Past & Future Conditionalsd. Making Hypothetical & Speculative Sentences
63. Prepositions
a. Use & Function of Prepositionsb. List of Prepositionsc. Using in Sentences
64. Sentence Construction
a. The Sense in Sentences
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b. Importance of Orderc. Importance of Correct Grammard. Experimenting With Sentence Construction & Ordere. Sentence Lengthf. Correct Use of Connectives
65. Speech
a. Direct Speechb. Reported Speechc. Using Separate Lines for Dialogued. Using Speech in Sentences
4. HANDWRITING
66. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientationb. Letter Formationc. Letter Proportiond. Presentational Skills
67. Cursive Writing
a. Basic Joins Only
68. Typing
a. Two Hand Typingb. Keys on a Keyboard Computerc. Presentational Skills
5. READING
69. Different Texts
a. Fictioni. Short Storiesii. Legendsiii. Poemsiv. Plays
b. Non-Fictioni. Reference Booksii. Commentaries
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70. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciationsb. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
71. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Contextb. See English Literature Schemes of Work
6. CREATIVE WRITING
1. Story Outlines
i. See Story Structures Above2. Creating Characters
i. See Story Structures Above
3. Descriptive Writing
i. Use of Adjectivesii. Use of Adverbsiii. Use of Powerful Verbsiv. Avoiding High Frequency Wordsv. Using a Thesaurusvi. Use of Similevii. Use of Metaphorviii. Avoiding Clichés
4. Fables
i. Structuring a Fableii. Writing a Fable
5. Play Scripts
i. See Drama Schemes of Work
7. NON-FICTIONAL WRITING
6. Definitions
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i. Defining Objects in 2 Sentencesii. Deciding on Key Information
7. Presenting Information
i. Editing Information in All Subjectsii. Developing an Informative & Clear Writing Styleiii. Headings & Sub-Headingsiv. Tables & Chartsv. Boxed Key Factsvi. Accompanying Illustrations / Images
Summer Term
1. WORD LEVEL WORK
72. General
a. Using a Dictionaryb. Phonetic & Non-Phonetic English Languagec. Ever Changing & Developing Languaged. Dialectse. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes &
Suffixesf. Identifying Syllables
73. Word Games
a. Word Searchb. Word Creationc. Scrabbled. Missing Worde. Crosswordsf. Riddles
74. Spelling – Phonograms
a. List Phonograms in Groups with table of relevant words.i. Eye, ie, igh, i_e, y & yeii. Tion & sioniii. Dle, ble, cle, ckle, ple, gle, mle & nleiv. Wh & phv. Ine, eenvi. Ire
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75. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivationsb. Using Word Roots in Sentences
76. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Wordsb. Synonyms for Verbsc. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbsd. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositionse. Using a Thesaurus
77. Phrases, Clichés & Expressions
a. List of Phrases, Clichés & Expressionsb. Using Phrases, Clichés & Expressions in Sentences
78. Metaphors
a. Understanding Metaphorsb. Using Metaphors to Describe in Sentences
79. Similes
a. Understanding Similesb. Using Similes to Describe in Sentences
2. PUNCTUATION
80. Apostrophes
a. Indicating Possessionb. Omission of Letters or Numbers
81. Speech Marks
a. Text Speech Marksb. Written Speech Marksc. Speech Bubbles
82. Parenthesis
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a. Use of Bracketsb. Use of Colonsc. Use of Semi-Colonsd. Use of Dashese. Use of Hyphens
83. Organising Text
a. Paragraphsi. Breaking up the Textii. Paragraphs for Separate Points
b. Headingsc. Sub-Headingsd. Captionse. Italicsf. Boldg. Inset Text
3. GRAMMAR
84. Prefixes
a. How Prefixes Can Change Meaning & Emphasisb. List of Prefixesc. Using Prefixes in Sentences
85. Suffixes
a. How Suffixes Can Change Meaning & Emphasisb. List of Suffixesc. Using Suffixes in Sentences
86. Sentence Construction
a. The Sense in Sentencesb. Importance of Orderc. Importance of Correct Grammard. Experimenting With Sentence Construction & Ordere. Sentence Lengthf. Correct Use of Connectives
87. Speech
a. Direct Speechb. Reported Speechc. Using Separate Lines for Dialogue
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d. Using Speech in Sentences4. HANDWRITING
88. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientationb. Letter Formationc. Letter Proportiond. Presentational Skills
89. Cursive Writing
a. Basic Joins Only90. Typing
a. Two Hand Typingb. Keys on a Keyboard Computerc. Presentational Skills
5. READING
91. Different Texts
a. Fictioni. Novellasii. Novelsiii. Poemsiv. Plays
b. Non-Fictioniii. Autobiographyiv. Biographyv. Diaries
vi. Letters
92. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciationsb. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
93. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Contextb. See English Literature Schemes of Work
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5. CREATIVE WRITING
41. Story Outlines
i. See Story Structures Above
42. Creating Characters
i. See Story Structures Above
43. Descriptive Writing
i. Use of Adjectivesii. Use of Adverbsiii. Use of Powerful Verbsiv. Avoiding High Frequency Wordsv. Using a Thesaurusvi. Use of Similevii. Use of Metaphorviii. Avoiding Clichés
44. Play Scripts
i. See Drama Schemes of Work
45. Poems
i. Structuring a Poemii. Considering the Music & Rhythm of Poetry
i. Use of Onomatopoeic Wordsiii. Imagery
i. Use of Adjectivesii. Expressive Verbsiii. Use of Simile & Metaphor
6. NON-FICTIONAL WRITING
46. Definitions
i. Defining Objects in 2 Sentencesii. Deciding on Key Information
47. Presenting Information
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i. Editing Information in All Subjectsii. Developing an Informative & Clear Writing Styleiii. Headings & Sub-Headingsiv. Tables & Chartsv. Boxed Key Factsvi. Accompanying Illustrations / Images
48. Journals & Diaries
i. Keeping a Journal / Diaryii. Outlining Events & Thoughts to be Recordediii. Editing Interesting Information / Ideas
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YEAR 5
Autumn Term
1. WORD LEVEL WORK
94. General
a. Using a Dictionaryb. Ever Changing & Developing Languagec. Dialectsd. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes &
Suffixese. Identifying Syllables
95. Word Games
a. Word Searchb. Word Creationc. Scrabbled. Missing Worde. Crosswordsf. Riddles
96. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivationsb. Using Word Roots in Sentences
97. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Wordsb. Synonyms for Verbsc. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbsd. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositionse. Using a Thesaurus
98. Onomatopoeia
a. List of Onomatopoeic Wordsb. Using Onomatopoeic Words in Sentences
99. Homonyms
a. List of Homonyms & their Different Meanings
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b. Using Homonyms in Sentences
100. Irregular Spellings
a. List of Irregular Spellingsb. Using Irregular Spellings in Sentences
101. Etymology of Words
a. Using a Dictionary of Etymologyb. Researching the Origin of Words
2. PUNCTUATION
102. Organising Text
a. Paragraphsi. Breaking up the Textii. Paragraphs for Separate Points
b. Headingsc. Sub-Headingsd. Captionse. Italicsf. Boldg. Inset Text
3. GRAMMAR
103. Sentence Construction
a. The Sense in Sentencesb. Importance of Orderc. Importance of Correct Grammard. Experimenting With Sentence Construction & Ordere. Sentence Lengthf. Correct Use of Connectivesg. Converting Notes into Proper Sentencesh. Converting Sentences into Note Formi. Definitions – Writing Sentences Defining Wordsj. Sentence Contractionsk. Clauses
i. Main Clauseii. Subordinate Clause
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104. Speech
a. Direct Speechb. Reported Speechc. Using Separate Lines for Dialogued. Using Speech in Sentences
105. Grammatical Features of Different Texts
a. Narrativeb. Recounts
4. HANDWRITING
106. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientationb. Letter Formationc. Letter Proportiond. Presentational Skills
107. Cursive Writing
a. Basic Joins Only
108. Typing
a. Two Hand Typingb. Keys on a Keyboard Computerc. Presentational Skills
5. READING
109. Different Texts
a. Fictioni. Short Storiesii. Novellasiii. Novelsiv. Legendsv. Poemsvi. Plays
b. Non-Fictioni. Information Booksii. Reference Books
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iii. Reportage iv. Commentariesv. Newspaper Articlesvi. Editorials vii. Instructional Textsviii. Pamphlets
110. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciationsb. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
111. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Contextb. See English Literature Schemes of Work
6. CREATIVE WRITING
49. Story Outlines
i. See Story Structures Above
50. Creating Characters
i. See Story Structures Above
51. Descriptive Writing
i. Use of Adjectivesii. Use of Adverbsiii. Use of Powerful Verbsiv. Avoiding High Frequency Wordsv. Using a Thesaurusvi. Use of Similevii. Use of Metaphorviii. Avoiding Clichés
52. Short Stories
i. Structuring a Short Storyi. Settingii. Charactersiii. Plotiv. Descriptive Writingv. Dialogue / Monologue
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53. Play Scripts
i. See Drama Schemes of Work
7. NON-FICTIONAL WRITING
54. Correspondence
i. Writing Emailsii. Text Messagesiii. Writing Letters
i. Different Types of Lettersii. Informal Letters & Conventionsiii. Formal Letters & Conventionsiv. Letter Formats
55. Definitions
i. Defining Objects in 2 Sentencesii. Deciding on Key Information
56. Presenting Information
i. Editing Information in All Subjectsii. Developing an Informative & Clear Writing Styleiii. Headings & Sub-Headingsiv. Tables & Chartsv. Boxed Key Factsvi. Accompanying Illustrations / Images
57. Journals & Diaries
i. Keeping a Journal / Diaryii. Outlining Events & Thoughts to be Recordediii. Editing Interesting Information / Ideas
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Spring Term
1. WORD LEVEL WORK
112. General
a. Using a Dictionaryb. Phonetic & Non-Phonetic English Languagec. Ever Changing & Developing Languaged. Dialectse. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes &
Suffixesf. Identifying Syllables
113. Word Games
a. Word Searchb. Word Creationc. Scrabbled. Missing Worde. Crosswordsf. Riddles
114. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivationsb. Using Word Roots in Sentences
115. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Wordsb. Synonyms for Verbsc. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbsd. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositionse. Using a Thesaurus
116. Phrases, Clichés & Expressions
a. List of Phrases, Clichés & Expressionsb. Using Phrases, Clichés & Expressions in Sentences
117. Metaphors
a. Understanding Metaphorsb. Using Metaphors to Describe in Sentences
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118. Similes
a. Understanding Similesb. Using Similes to Describe in Sentences
119. Irregular Spellings
a. List of Irregular Spellingsb. Using Irregular Spellings in Sentences
120. Etymology of Words
a. Using a Dictionary of Etymologyb. Researching the Origin of Words
2. PUNCTUATION
121. Organising Text
a. Paragraphsi. Breaking up the Textii. Paragraphs for Separate Points
b. Headingsc. Sub-Headingsd. Captionse. Italicsf. Boldg. Inset Text
3. GRAMMAR
122. Nouns
a. Collective Nounsb. Pronouns
i. Personal Pronounsii. Possessive Pronounsiii. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Person
c. Agreement Between Nouns & Verbs
123. Verbs
a. Use & Function of Verbs
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b. Past, Present & Future Tensesc. Table of Verbs with Tensed. Using Different Tenses & Persons in Sentences e. Use of 1st, 2nd & 3rd Personf. Auxiliary Verbsg. Active & Passive Verbs h. Interrogative & Imperative Verbs
124. Adjectives
a. Function of Adjectivesb. Types of Basic Adjectives
i. Coloursii. Sizesiii. Moods
c. Searching for Adjectives in Roget’s Thesaurusd. Using Different Adjectives in Sentencese. Comparative Adjectivesf. Superlative Adjectivesg. Comparing Adjective Intensitiesh. Relationship with Suffixesi. Relationship with Adverbs
125. Adverbs
a. Use & Function of Adverbsb. Adverb Endings – ly – listc. Using Adverbs in Sentencesd. Searching for Adverbs in Thesaurus
126. Sentence Construction
a. The Sense in Sentencesb. Importance of Orderc. Importance of Correct Grammard. Experimenting With Sentence Construction & Ordere. Sentence Lengthf. Correct Use of Connectivesg. Converting Notes into Proper Sentencesh. Converting Sentences into Note Formi. Definitions – Writing Sentences Defining Wordsj. Sentence Contractionsk. Clauses
i. Main Clauseii. Subordinate Clause
127. Speech
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a. Direct Speechb. Reported Speechc. Using Separate Lines for Dialogued. Using Speech in Sentences
128. Grammatical Features of Different Texts
a. Reports b. Headlines
4. HANDWRITING
129. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientationb. Letter Formationc. Letter Proportiond. Presentational Skills
130. Cursive Writing
a. Basic Joins Only
131. Typing
a. Two Hand Typingb. Keys on a Keyboard Computerc. Presentational Skills
5. READING
132. Different Texts
a. Fictioni. Mythsii. Parablesiii. Fablesiv. Short Storiesv. Novellasvi. Novelsvii. Legendsviii. Poemsix. Plays
b. Non-Fictioni. Information Books
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ii. Reference Booksiii. Reportage iv. Commentariesv. Newspaper Articlesvi. Editorials vii. Instructional Textsviii. Pamphletsix. Autobiographyx. Biographyxi. Diaries
xii. Letters
133. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciationsb. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
134. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Contextb. See English Literature Schemes of Work
6. CREATIVE WRITING
58. Story Outlines
i. See Story Structures Above
59. Creating Characters
i. See Story Structures Above
60. Descriptive Writing
i. Use of Adjectivesii. Use of Adverbsiii. Use of Powerful Verbsiv. Avoiding High Frequency Wordsv. Using a Thesaurusvi. Use of Similevii. Use of Metaphorviii. Avoiding Clichés
61. Short Stories
i. Structuring a Short Story
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i. Settingii. Charactersiii. Plotiv. Descriptive Writingv. Dialogue / Monologue
62. Play Scripts
i. See Drama Schemes of Work
63. Research
i. Researching Themes in a Story / Poem / Play scriptii. Researching Subject Matteriii. Researching Useful & Related Information
7. NON-FICTIONAL WRITING
64. Correspondence
i. Writing Emailsii. Writing Letters
i. Different Types of Lettersii. Informal Letters & Conventionsiii. Formal Letters & Conventionsiv. Letter Formats
65. Definitions
i. Defining Objects in 2 Sentencesii. Deciding on Key Information
66. Presenting Information
i. Editing Information in All Subjectsii. Developing an Informative & Clear Writing Styleiii. Headings & Sub-Headingsiv. Tables & Chartsv. Boxed Key Factsvi. Accompanying Illustrations / Images
67. Journals & Diaries
i. Keeping a Journal / Diary
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ii. Outlining Events & Thoughts to be Recordediii. Editing Interesting Information / Ideas
68. Reportage
i. Researching Subjectii. Taking Notesiii. Editing Informationiv. Writing Headlinesv. Sub-Headingsvi. Articles
i. Commentariesii. News Reportsiii. Sports Reports
69. Web Pages
i. Designing a Web Pageii. Gathering Information & Images for Web Pageiii. Editing Informationiv. Writing Web Pagev. Publishing Web Page
Summer Term
1. WORD LEVEL WORK
135. General
a. Using a Dictionaryb. Dialectsc. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes &
Suffixesd. Identifying Syllables
136. Word Games
a. Word Searchb. Word Creationc. Scrabbled. Missing Worde. Crosswordsf. Riddles
137. Word Roots & Derivations
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a. List of Word Roots & Derivationsb. Using Word Roots in Sentences
138. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Wordsb. Synonyms for Verbsc. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbsd. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositionse. Using a Thesaurus
139. Metaphors
a. Understanding Metaphorsb. Using Metaphors to Describe in Sentences
140. Similes
a. Understanding Similesb. Using Similes to Describe in Sentences
141. Irregular Spellings
a. List of Irregular Spellingsb. Using Irregular Spellings in Sentences
142. Etymology of Words
a. Using a Dictionary of Etymologyb. Researching the Origin of Words
2. PUNCTUATION
143. Organising Text
a. Paragraphsi. Breaking up the Textii. Paragraphs for Separate Points
b. Headingsc. Sub-Headingsd. Captionse. Italicsf. Boldg. Inset Text
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3. GRAMMAR
144. Connectives
a. Use & Function of Connectivesb. List of Connectivesc. Using Connectives in Sentencesd. Time Sequencee. Position, Sequence & Logicf. Multiple Purpose Connectivesg. Searching for Connectives in Thesaurus
145. Conditionals
a. Use & Function of Conditionalsb. Deduction, Speculation & Suppositionc. Past & Future Conditionalsd. Making Hypothetical & Speculative Sentences
146. Prepositions
a. Use & Function of Prepositionsb. List of Prepositionsc. Using in Sentences
147. Prefixes
a. How Prefixes Can Change Meaning & Emphasisb. List of Prefixesc. Using Prefixes in Sentences
148. Suffixes
a. How Suffixes Can Change Meaning & Emphasisb. List of Suffixesc. Using Suffixes in Sentences
149. Sentence Construction
a. The Sense in Sentencesb. Importance of Orderc. Importance of Correct Grammard. Experimenting With Sentence Construction & Ordere. Sentence Lengthf. Correct Use of Connectives
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g. Converting Notes into Proper Sentencesh. Converting Sentences into Note Formi. Definitions – Writing Sentences Defining Wordsj. Sentence Contractionsk. Clauses
i. Main Clauseii. Subordinate Clause
150. Speech
a. Direct Speechb. Reported Speechc. Using Separate Lines for Dialogued. Using Speech in Sentences
151. Grammatical Features of Different Texts
a. Explanatory Textsb. Persuasive Textsc. Discursive Texts
4. HANDWRITING
152. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientationb. Letter Formationc. Letter Proportiond. Presentational Skills
153. Cursive Writing
a. Basic Joins Only
154. Typing
a. Two Hand Typingb. Keys on a Keyboard Computerc. Presentational Skills
5. READING
155. Different Texts
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a. Fictioni. Mythsii. Parablesiii. Fablesiv. Short Storiesv. Novellasvi. Novelsvii. Legendsviii. Poemsix. Plays
b. Non-Fictioni. Information Booksii. Reference Booksiii. Reportage iv. Commentariesv. Newspaper Articlesvi. Editorials vii. Instructional Textsviii. Pamphletsix. Autobiographyx. Biographyxi. Diaries
xii. Letters
156. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciationsb. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
157. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Contextb. See English Literature Schemes of Work
6. CREATIVE WRITING
70. Story Outlines
i. See Story Structures Above
71. Creating Characters
i. See Story Structures Above
72. Descriptive Writing
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i. Use of Adjectivesii. Use of Adverbsiii. Use of Powerful Verbsiv. Avoiding High Frequency Wordsv. Using a Thesaurusvi. Use of Similevii. Use of Metaphorviii. Avoiding Clichés
73. Play Scripts
i. See Drama Schemes of Work
74. Poems
i. Structuring a Poemii. Considering the Music & Rhythm of Poetry
i. Use of Onomatopoeic Wordsii. Use of Alliterationiii. Assonance
iii. Imageryi. Use of Adjectivesii. Expressive Verbsiii. Use of Simile & Metaphor
iv. Meaningi. Surface Meaningii. Multi-Layered Meaningiii. Symbolic Meaning
v. Inner Emotionsi. Feelingsii. Reflections
75. Research
i. Researching Themes in a Story / Poem / Play scriptii. Researching Subject Matteriii. Researching Useful & Related Information
7. NON-FICTIONAL WRITING
76. Correspondence
i. Writing Lettersi. Different Types of Lettersii. Informal Letters & Conventions
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iii. Formal Letters & Conventionsiv. Letter Formats
77. Definitions
i. Defining Objects in 2 Sentencesii. Deciding on Key Information
78. Presenting Information
i. Editing Information in All Subjectsii. Developing an Informative & Clear Writing Styleiii. Headings & Sub-Headingsiv. Tables & Chartsv. Boxed Key Facts
vi. Accompanying Illustrations / Images
79. Journals & Diaries
i. Keeping a Journal / Diaryii. Outlining Events & Thoughts to be Recordediii. Editing Interesting Information / Ideas
80. Web Pages
i. Designing a Web Pageii. Gathering Information & Images for Web Pageiii. Editing Informationiv. Writing Web Pagev. Publishing Web Page
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YEAR 6
Autumn Term
1. WORD LEVEL WORK
158. General
a. Using a Dictionaryb. Ever Changing & Developing Languagec. Dialectsd. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes &
Suffixese. Identifying Syllables
159. Word Games
a. Word Searchb. Word Creationc. Scrabbled. Missing Worde. Crosswordsf. Riddles
160. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivationsb. Using Word Roots in Sentences
161. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Wordsb. Synonyms for Verbsc. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbsd. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositionse. Using a Thesaurus
162. Onomatopoeia
a. List of Onomatopoeic Wordsb. Using Onomatopoeic Words in Sentences
163. Homonyms
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a. List of Homonyms & their Different Meaningsb. Using Homonyms in Sentences
164. Irregular Spellings
a. List of Irregular Spellingsb. Using Irregular Spellings in Sentences
165. Etymology of Words
a. Using a Dictionary of Etymologyb. Researching the Origin of Words
2. PUNCTUATION
166. Organising Text
h. Paragraphsiii. Breaking up the Textiv. Paragraphs for Separate Points
i. Headingsj. Sub-Headingsk. Captionsl. Italicsm. Boldn. Inset Text
3. GRAMMAR
167. Sentence Construction
a. The Sense in Sentencesb. Importance of Orderc. Importance of Correct Grammard. Experimenting With Sentence Construction & Ordere. Sentence Lengthf. Correct Use of Connectivesg. Converting Notes into Proper Sentencesh. Converting Sentences into Note Formi. Definitions – Writing Sentences Defining Wordsj. Sentence Contractionsk. Clauses
iii. Main Clauseiv. Subordinate Clause
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168. Speech
a. Direct Speechb. Reported Speechc. Using Separate Lines for Dialogued. Using Speech in Sentences
169. Grammatical Features of Different Texts
a. Narrativeb. Recounts
4. HANDWRITING
170. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientationb. Letter Formationc. Letter Proportiond. Presentational Skills
171. Cursive Writing
a. Basic Joins Only
172. Typing
a. Two Hand Typingb. Keys on a Keyboard Computerc. Presentational Skills
5. READING
173. Different Texts
a. Fictionvii. Short Storiesviii. Novellasix. Novelsx. Legendsxi. Poemsxii. Plays
b. Non-Fiction
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ix. Information Booksx. Reference Booksxi. Reportage xii. Commentariesxiii. Newspaper Articlesxiv. Editorials xv. Instructional Textsxvi. Pamphlets
174. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciationsb. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
175. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Contextb. See English Literature Schemes of Work
6. CREATIVE WRITING
81. Story Outlines
i. See Story Structures Above
82. Creating Characters
i. See Story Structures Above
83. Descriptive Writing
i. Use of Adjectivesii. Use of Adverbsiii. Use of Powerful Verbsiv. Avoiding High Frequency Wordsv. Using a Thesaurusvi. Use of Similevii. Use of Metaphorviii. Avoiding Clichés
84. Short Stories
i. Structuring a Short Storyi. Settingii. Characters
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iii. Plotiv. Descriptive Writingv. Dialogue / Monologue
85. Play Scripts
i. See Drama Schemes of Work
86. Research
i. Researching Themes in a Story / Poem / Play scriptii. Researching Subject Matteriii. Researching Useful & Related Information
7. NON-FICTIONAL WRITING
87. Correspondence
i. Writing Emailsii. Text Messagesiii. Writing Letters
i. Different Types of Lettersii. Informal Letters & Conventionsiii. Formal Letters & Conventionsiv. Letter Formats
88. Definitions
i. Defining Objects in 2 Sentencesii. Deciding on Key Information
89. Presenting Information
i. Editing Information in All Subjectsii. Developing an Informative & Clear Writing Styleiii. Headings & Sub-Headingsiv. Tables & Chartsv. Boxed Key Factsvi. Accompanying Illustrations / Images
90. Journals & Diaries
i. Keeping a Journal / Diaryii. Outlining Events & Thoughts to be Recordediii. Editing Interesting Information / Ideasiv. Avoiding Repetition
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91. Web Pages
i. Designing a Web Pageii. Gathering Information & Images for Web Pageiii. Editing Informationiv. Writing Web Pagev. Publishing Web Page
Spring Term
1. WORD LEVEL WORK
176. General
a. Using a Dictionaryb. Phonetic & Non-Phonetic English Languagec. Ever Changing & Developing Languaged. Dialectse. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes &
Suffixesf. Identifying Syllables
177. Word Games
a. Word Searchb. Word Creationc. Scrabbled. Missing Worde. Crosswordsf. Riddles
178. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivationsb. Using Word Roots in Sentences
179. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Wordsb. Synonyms for Verbsc. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbsd. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositionse. Using a Thesaurus
180. Phrases, Clichés & Expressions
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a. List of Phrases, Clichés & Expressionsb. Using Phrases, Clichés & Expressions in Sentences
181. Metaphors
a. Understanding Metaphorsb. Using Metaphors to Describe in Sentences
182. Similes
a. Understanding Similesb. Using Similes to Describe in Sentences
183. Irregular Spellings
a. List of Irregular Spellingsb. Using Irregular Spellings in Sentences
184. Etymology of Words
a. Using a Dictionary of Etymologyb. Researching the Origin of Words
2. PUNCTUATION
185. Organising Text
h. Paragraphsiii. Breaking up the Textiv. Paragraphs for Separate Points
i. Headingsj. Sub-Headingsk. Captionsl. Italicsm. Boldn. Inset Text
3. GRAMMAR
186. Nouns
a. Collective Nouns
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b. Pronounsiv. Personal Pronounsv. Possessive Pronounsvi. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Person
c. Agreement Between Nouns & Verbs
187. Verbs
a. Use & Function of Verbsb. Past, Present & Future Tensesc. Table of Verbs with Tensed. Using Different Tenses & Persons in Sentences e. Use of 1st, 2nd & 3rd Personf. Auxiliary Verbsg. Active & Passive Verbs h. Interrogative & Imperative Verbs
188. Adjectives
a. Function of Adjectivesb. Types of Basic Adjectivesiv. Coloursv. Sizesvi. Moods
c. Searching for Adjectives in Roget’s Thesaurusd. Using Different Adjectives in Sentencese. Comparative Adjectivesf. Superlative Adjectivesg. Comparing Adjective Intensitiesh. Relationship with Suffixesi. Relationship with Adverbs
189. Adverbs
a. Use & Function of Adverbsb. Adverb Endings – ly – listc. Using Adverbs in Sentencesd. Searching for Adverbs in Thesaurus
190. Sentence Construction
a. The Sense in Sentencesb. Importance of Orderc. Importance of Correct Grammard. Experimenting With Sentence Construction & Ordere. Sentence Lengthf. Correct Use of Connectivesg. Converting Notes into Proper Sentences
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h. Converting Sentences into Note Formi. Definitions – Writing Sentences Defining Wordsj. Sentence Contractionsk. Clauses
iii. Main Clauseiv. Subordinate Clause
191. Speech
a. Direct Speechb. Reported Speechc. Using Separate Lines for Dialogued. Using Speech in Sentences
192. Grammatical Features of Different Texts
a. Reports b. Headlines
4. HANDWRITING
193. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientationb. Letter Formationc. Letter Proportiond. Presentational Skills
194. Cursive Writing
a. Basic Joins Only
195. Typing
a. Two Hand Typingb. Keys on a Keyboard Computerc. Presentational Skills
5. READING
196. Different Texts
a. Fictionx. Mythsxi. Parables
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xii. Fablesxiii. Short Storiesxiv. Novellasxv. Novelsxvi. Legendsxvii. Poemsxviii. Playsb. Non-Fictionxiii. Information Booksxiv. Reference Booksxv. Reportage xvi. Commentariesxvii. Newspaper Articlesxviii. Editorials xix. Instructional Textsxx. Pamphletsxxi. Autobiographyxxii. Biographyxxiii. Diaries
xxiv. Letters
197. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciationsb. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
198. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Contextb. See English Literature Schemes of Work
6. CREATIVE WRITING
92. Story Outlines
i. See Story Structures Above
93. Creating Characters
i. See Story Structures Above
94. Descriptive Writing
i. Use of Adjectivesii. Use of Adverbs
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iii. Use of Powerful Verbsiv. Avoiding High Frequency Wordsv. Using a Thesaurusvi. Use of Similevii. Use of Metaphorviii. Avoiding Clichés
95. Short Stories
i. Structuring a Short Storyi. Settingii. Charactersiii. Plotiv. Descriptive Writingv. Dialogue / Monologue
96. Play Scripts
i. See Drama Schemes of Work
97. Poems
i. Structuring a Poemii. Considering the Music & Rhythm of Poetry
i. Use of Onomatopoeic Wordsii. Use of Alliterationiii. Assonance
iii. Imageryi. Use of Adjectivesii. Expressive Verbsiii. Use of Simile & Metaphor
iv. Meaningi. Surface Meaningii. Multi-Layered Meaningiii. Symbolic Meaning
v. Inner Emotionsi. Feelingsii. Reflections
98. Research
i. Researching Themes in a Story / Poem / Play scriptii. Researching Subject Matteriii. Researching Useful & Related Information
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7. NON-FICTION
99. British Newspapers
i. What is ‘News’?ii. Broadsheets
i. The Guardianii. The Independentiii. The Timesiv. The Daily Telegraph
iii. Tabloidsi. The Sunii. The Daily Mirroriii. The Daily Mailiv. The Daily Expressv. The Daily Star
iv. Ownershipv. Readership
Summer Term
1. WORD LEVEL WORK
199. General
a. Using a Dictionaryb. Dialectsc. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes &
Suffixesd. Identifying Syllables
200. Word Games
a. Word Searchb. Word Creationc. Scrabbled. Missing Worde. Crosswordsf. Riddles
201. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivationsb. Using Word Roots in Sentences
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202. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Wordsb. Synonyms for Verbsc. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbsd. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositionse. Using a Thesaurus
203. Metaphors
a. Understanding Metaphorsb. Using Metaphors to Describe in Sentences
204. Similes
a. Understanding Similesb. Using Similes to Describe in Sentences
205. Irregular Spellings
a. List of Irregular Spellingsb. Using Irregular Spellings in Sentences
206. Etymology of Words
a. Using a Dictionary of Etymologyb. Researching the Origin of Words
2. PUNCTUATION
207. Organising Text
h. Paragraphsiii. Breaking up the Textiv. Paragraphs for Separate Points
i. Headingsj. Sub-Headingsk. Captionsl. Italicsm. Boldn. Inset Text
3. GRAMMAR
208. Connectives
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a. Use & Function of Connectivesb. List of Connectivesc. Using Connectives in Sentencesd. Time Sequencee. Position, Sequence & Logicf. Multiple Purpose Connectivesg. Searching for Connectives in Thesaurus
209. Conditionals
a. Use & Function of Conditionalsb. Deduction, Speculation & Suppositionc. Past & Future Conditionalsd. Making Hypothetical & Speculative Sentences
210. Prepositions
a. Use & Function of Prepositionsb. List of Prepositionsc. Using in Sentences
211. Prefixes
a. How Prefixes Can Change Meaning & Emphasisb. List of Prefixesc. Using Prefixes in Sentences
212. Suffixes
a. How Suffixes Can Change Meaning & Emphasisb. List of Suffixesc. Using Suffixes in Sentences
213. Sentence Construction
a. The Sense in Sentencesb. Importance of Orderc. Importance of Correct Grammard. Experimenting With Sentence Construction & Ordere. Sentence Lengthf. Correct Use of Connectivesg. Converting Notes into Proper Sentencesh. Converting Sentences into Note Formi. Definitions – Writing Sentences Defining Wordsj. Sentence Contractionsk. Clauses
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iii. Main Clauseiv. Subordinate Clause
214. Speech
a. Direct Speechb. Reported Speechc. Using Separate Lines for Dialogued. Using Speech in Sentences
215. Grammatical Features of Different Texts
a. Explanatory Textsb. Persuasive Textsc. Discursive Texts
4. HANDWRITING
216. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientationb. Letter Formationc. Letter Proportiond. Presentational Skills
217. Cursive Writing
a. Basic Joins Only
218. Typing
a. Two Hand Typingb. Keys on a Keyboard Computerc. Presentational Skills
5. READING
219. Different Texts
a. Fictionx. Mythsxi. Parablesxii. Fablesxiii. Short Stories
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xiv. Novellasxv. Novelsxvi. Legendsxvii. Poemsxviii. Playsb. Non-Fictionxiii. Information Booksxiv. Reference Booksxv. Reportage xvi. Commentariesxvii. Newspaper Articlesxviii. Editorials xix. Instructional Textsxx. Pamphletsxxi. Autobiographyxxii. Biographyxxiii. Diaries
xxiv. Letters
220. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciationsb. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
221. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Contextb. See English Literature Schemes of Work
5. CREATIVE WRITING
100. Story Outlines
i. See Story Structures Above
101. Creating Characters
i. See Story Structures Above
102. Descriptive Writing
i. Use of Adjectivesii. Use of Adverbsiii. Use of Powerful Verbsiv. Avoiding High Frequency Words
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v. Using a Thesaurusvi. Use of Similevii. Use of Metaphorviii. Avoiding Clichés
103. Short Stories
i. Structuring a Short Storyi. Settingii. Charactersiii. Plotiv. Descriptive Writingv. Dialogue / Monologue
104. Play Scripts
i. See Drama Schemes of Work
105. Research
i. Researching Themes in a Story / Poem / Play scriptii. Researching Subject Matteriii. Researching Useful & Related Information
7. NON-FICTION
106. British Newspapers
i. Political Biasii. Subjective / Objectiveiii. Newspaper Contents
i. National Newsii. International Newsiii. Crimeiv. Celebrity Gossipv. Environmental Newsvi. Artsvii. Mediaviii. Sports
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