English // Reading Comprehension

How Language Choices Affect the Reader

Evaluate how authors use language including figurative language, considering the impact of word choices, imagery, and literary devices on the reader

Ages
10 to 11
Type
Concept
Builds on
2 topics
Leads to
2 topics
Standards
1 code

Quick check

When the learner reads a descriptive passage with figurative language — like "the sun was a burning eye" — can they explain what image or feeling the author was creating and whether it was effective?

Ask this to see whether the topic is secure.

Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Explain how a specific metaphor or simile affects the reader's understanding or emotions
  • Evaluate an author's choice of descriptive language and its impact on atmosphere
  • Compare how different authors use figurative language to achieve similar effects

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
  • Similes & MetaphorsRequired

    Vocabulary // Ages 9 to 11

    Evaluating figurative language requires understanding similes and metaphors

  • Expressive and Sensory LanguageHelpful

    Reading Comprehension // Ages 6 to 9

    Evaluating language builds on recognising literary language

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How Language Choices Affect the Reader

Ages 10 to 11 // Concept

Leads to

2 topics

Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
Eng.UKS2.Read.Comp.3

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