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English // Vocabulary
Antonyms & SynonymsDemonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their antonyms (opposites) and synonyms (words with similar meanings), using synonym and antonym…
Ages 9 to 11ConceptEnglish // Vocabulary
Idioms & ProverbsRecognise 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…
Ages 9 to 11ConceptEnglish // Vocabulary
Choosing Formal VocabularyDistinguish between formal and informal vocabulary, selecting words appropriate for formal speech and writing such as 'discover' instead of 'find out' and…
Ages 10 to 11LanguageEnglish // Vocabulary
Using a Thesaurus to Choose WordsUse a thesaurus to find synonyms and extend vocabulary choices, selecting the most appropriate word based on context, connotation, and register
Ages 10 to 11MethodEnglish // Vocabulary
Dialects & RegistersCompare and contrast the varieties of English used in stories, dramas, or poems, including dialects and registers, understanding how language varies by region…
Ages 10 to 11ConceptEnglish // Vocabulary
Advanced Figurative LanguageUnderstand and interpret figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meaning — including allusion, irony, pun, oxymoron, and extended metaphor…
Ages 11 to 14ConceptEnglish // Vocabulary
Academic VocabularyAcquire and use accurately a broad range of general academic vocabulary and domain-specific words — drawing new vocabulary from reading and listening and…
Ages 11 to 14MethodEnglish // Vocabulary
Vocabulary StrategiesDetermine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases using a flexible range of strategies — including context clues, Greek and Latin affixes…
Ages 11 to 14MethodEnglish // Writing Composition
Saying Sentences Before Writing ThemSay out loud what is going to be written; compose sentences orally before writing them down as preparation for independent writing
Ages 5 to 6MethodEnglish // Writing Composition
Writing Process VocabularyKnow and use the vocabulary of the writing process — compose, plan, draft, revise, edit, proofread, genre, audience, purpose, narrative, recount, instruction…
Ages 5 to 8LanguageEnglish // Writing Composition
Simple Stories with Beginning and EndingWrite simple narratives by sequencing sentences to describe events in order; narrate a single event or linked events with a beginning, middle, and ending or…
Ages 5 to 7MethodEnglish // Writing Composition
Writing to informCompose informative or explanatory texts using drawing, dictating, or writing that name a topic and supply some information about it
Ages 5 to 7MethodEnglish // Writing Composition
Responding to Writing FeedbackWith teacher guidance, re-read own writing aloud to check it sounds right; listen and respond to questions and suggestions from teacher or peers to add detail…
Ages 5 to 7Thinking skillEnglish // Writing Composition
Writing opinionsCompose opinion pieces using drawing, dictating, or writing that name a topic or book and state a preference or opinion about it
Ages 5 to 7MethodEnglish // Writing Composition
Shared Research ProjectsParticipate in shared research and writing projects; recall information from experiences or gather information from sources to answer a question
Ages 5 to 9MethodEnglish // Writing Composition
Sharing and Publishing Your WritingRead own writing aloud clearly enough to be heard by peers and the teacher; use digital tools to produce and publish writing
Ages 5 to 11MethodEnglish // Writing Composition
Building Writing StaminaWrite about real events and for different purposes, developing stamina for sustained writing across genres beyond narrative (e.g., recounts, letters…
Ages 6 to 7MethodEnglish // Writing Composition
Revising and editingProof-read own writing to check for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation; evaluate and revise writing with teacher/peer support, re-reading to ensure…
Ages 6 to 7MethodEnglish // Writing Composition
Planning Ideas Before WritingPlan 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…
Ages 6 to 10MethodEnglish // Writing Composition
Writing PoetryWrite poetry, exploring patterns of language, rhyme and rhythm, and learning poems by heart for recitation with appropriate intonation
Ages 6 to 7MethodEnglish // Writing Composition
Basic Informational WritingCompose informative or explanatory texts that introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section
Ages 6 to 11MethodEnglish // Writing Composition
Structured Opinion WritingCompose opinion pieces that introduce a topic, state a clear point of view, provide organised reasons linked with connecting words, and include a concluding…
Ages 6 to 11MethodEnglish // Writing Composition
Revising and editing (age 7+)Evaluate and edit writing by assessing effectiveness, proposing changes to grammar and vocabulary for consistency, and proof-reading for spelling, grammar and…
Ages 7 to 11MethodEnglish // Writing Composition
Organising Writing into ParagraphsOrganise writing into paragraphs, grouping related material around a theme, and use simple organisational devices such as headings and sub-headings in…
Ages 7 to 10Method