English // Grammar & Punctuation

Literary and Language Terminology

Discuss reading, writing, and spoken language with precise and confident use of linguistic and literary terminology — including terms for word classes, sentence types, clause types, literary devices, and text-level features

Ages
11 to 14
Type
Language
Builds on
2 topics
Leads to
1 topic
Standards
3 codes

Quick check

When the learner discusses a book or piece of writing with a teacher, do they use precise language — like "the author uses a compound-complex sentence here" or "that's a non-restrictive relative clause" — rather than just saying "this bit is good"?

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Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Use terms like 'subordinate clause', 'relative pronoun', 'metaphor', 'alliteration' accurately in discussion
  • Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor using correct terminology
  • Use metalanguage (e.g., 'the author employs enjambment to...') confidently when writing about texts

Topic // Map

Where this fits

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

Before this

2 topics
  • Grammar Terms: Voice and PunctuationRequired

    Grammar & Punctuation // Ages 10 to 11

    KS3 terminology extends KS2 Year 6 grammar terminology

  • Phrases & ClausesRequired

    Grammar & Punctuation // Ages 11 to 13

    Using terminology precisely requires understanding the grammatical concepts behind the terms

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Literary and Language Terminology

Ages 11 to 14 // Language

Leads to

1 topic

Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
L.6.3L.7.3
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
KS3-ENG-GV-1f

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