English // Speaking & Listening

Describing Aloud

Describe familiar people, places, things, and events with detail; speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly; give well-structured descriptions and explanations

Ages
4 to 8
Type
Method
Builds on
2 topics
Leads to
6 topics
Standards
10 codes

Quick check

Can the learner tell you about something that happened — like a trip or a film — in enough detail that you could really picture it, speaking clearly so you can follow along?

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.
  • Describe a familiar person or place using several details
  • Speak clearly and loudly enough for the whole group to hear
  • Organise ideas logically when sharing information or telling about an event

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

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Describing Aloud

Ages 4 to 8 // Method

Leads to

6 topics
  • Reciting PoetryRequired

    Speaking & Listening // Ages 6 to 10

    Reciting/presenting builds on Y1 oral description/expression

  • Reporting & RecountingRequired

    Speaking & Listening // Ages 8 to 11

    Oral reporting extends giving descriptions and explanations with detail

  • Saying Sentences Before Writing ThemHelpful

    Writing Composition // Ages 5 to 6

    Oral description supports oral rehearsal

  • Planning Ideas Before WritingHelpful

    Writing Composition // Ages 6 to 10

    Oral expression supports saying aloud what you'll write

  • Justifying mathematical reasoningHelpful

    Mathematics // Mathematical Thinking // Ages 7 to 8

    Cross-subject: constructing and following multi-step mathematical arguments requires the ability to express thoughts and give well-structured explanations orally

  • Formal and Informal EnglishHelpful

    Vocabulary // Ages 7 to 10

    Oral expression skills support understanding formality in speech

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
SL.1.4SL.1.6SL.2.4SL.2.6SL.3.4SL.3.6SL.K.4SL.K.6
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
Eng.SL.5Eng.SL.8

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