English // Reading Comprehension

Expressive and Sensory Language

Recognise recurring literary language in stories and poetry, identify words and phrases that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses, and discuss favourite words and phrases

Ages
6 to 9
Type
Concept
Builds on
3 topics
Leads to
6 topics
Standards
7 codes

Quick check

When the learner reads a poem or a story with vivid language, can they pick out a phrase they really liked — and tell you why it works well or how it made them feel?

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Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Spot recurring story language such as 'Once upon a time' and 'happily ever after'
  • Identify sensory words and phrases in a poem: 'the icy wind howled'
  • Share a favourite word or phrase from a story and explain why it appeals

Topic // Map

Where this fits

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  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

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Expressive and Sensory Language

Ages 6 to 9 // Concept

Leads to

6 topics
  • Text Features & PresentationRequired

    Reading Comprehension // Ages 7 to 10

    Identifying language contribution requires literary language understanding

  • Literal vs Figurative LanguageRequired

    Vocabulary // Ages 8 to 9

    Distinguishing literal from nonliteral builds on recognising literary language and sensory words

  • Cultural Allusions and Word MeaningRequired

    Reading Comprehension // Ages 9 to 10

    Literary vocabulary including mythological allusions builds on recognising literary language and sensory words; the step up is from identifying figurative language to interpreting allusions

  • Writing PoetryHelpful

    Writing Composition // Ages 6 to 7

    Recognising literary language supports writing poetry

  • Similes & MetaphorsHelpful

    Vocabulary // Ages 9 to 11

    Literary language recognition provides context for understanding how similes and metaphors function within texts

  • How Language Choices Affect the ReaderHelpful

    Reading Comprehension // Ages 10 to 11

    Evaluating language builds on recognising literary language

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
RI.3.4RL.1.4RL.2.4RL.3.4
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
Eng/KS1/Y2/C/1eEng/KS1/Y2/C/1gEng_LKS2_Read_Comp_7

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