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English // Spelling & Word Study

Spell words ending in -able/-ible and the corresponding adverb forms -ably/-ibly, applying patterns to determine which suffix to use based on the root word

English // Spelling & Word Study

Spell words with Latin and French suffix patterns: endings sounding like /ʃəs/ spelt -cious or -tious (e.g., precious, cautious), /ʃəl/ spelt -cial or -tial…

English // Spelling & Word Study

Spell correctly and consistently, applying the spelling patterns and rules from KS1-2 to increasingly complex vocabulary encountered in KS3 reading and…

English // Vocabulary

Ask and answer questions about unknown words in texts; discuss word meanings and link new vocabulary to words already known

English // Vocabulary

Recognise and compare formal and informal uses of English, understanding that language choices vary based on audience, purpose and context

English // Vocabulary

Acquire and use accurately academic and domain-specific vocabulary relevant to grade-level topics, including words that signal precise meaning in informational…

English // Vocabulary

Use knowledge of Greek and Latin affixes (prefixes and suffixes) and roots as clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words, building a bank of common…

English // Vocabulary

Understand and identify similes (comparisons using like or as) and metaphors (direct comparisons stating something is something else) in texts, explaining how…

English // Vocabulary

Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their antonyms (opposites) and synonyms (words with similar meanings), using synonym and antonym…

English // Vocabulary

Recognise and interpret common idioms (break the ice, hit the nail on the head), adages (actions speak louder than words), and proverbs (a stitch in time saves…

English // Vocabulary

Distinguish between formal and informal vocabulary, selecting words appropriate for formal speech and writing such as 'discover' instead of 'find out' and…

English // Vocabulary

Use a thesaurus to find synonyms and extend vocabulary choices, selecting the most appropriate word based on context, connotation, and register

English // Vocabulary

Compare and contrast the varieties of English used in stories, dramas, or poems, including dialects and registers, understanding how language varies by region…

English // Vocabulary

Understand and interpret figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meaning — including allusion, irony, pun, oxymoron, and extended metaphor…

English // Vocabulary

Acquire and use accurately a broad range of general academic vocabulary and domain-specific words — drawing new vocabulary from reading and listening and…

English // Vocabulary

Determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases using a flexible range of strategies — including context clues, Greek and Latin affixes…

English // Writing Composition

Read own writing aloud clearly enough to be heard by peers and the teacher; use digital tools to produce and publish writing

English // Writing Composition

Plan before writing by saying aloud or noting down what will be written, writing down ideas and key words, and encapsulating ideas sentence by sentence before…

English // Writing Composition

Compose informative or explanatory texts that introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section

English // Writing Composition

Compose opinion pieces that introduce a topic, state a clear point of view, provide organised reasons linked with connecting words, and include a concluding…

English // Writing Composition

Evaluate and edit writing by assessing effectiveness, proposing changes to grammar and vocabulary for consistency, and proof-reading for spelling, grammar and…

English // Writing Composition

Organise writing into paragraphs, grouping related material around a theme, and use simple organisational devices such as headings and sub-headings in…

English // Writing Composition

Write narratives with developed settings, characters and plot, using dialogue and description to develop experiences and show character responses to situations

English // Writing Composition

Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic, gather information from print and digital sources, and take brief organised notes