CONTENT STANDARD FOCUS LEARNING STANDARD

1.1 Recognise and reproduce Recognise and reproduce target 1.1.1 Recognise and reproduce with support a wide range
target language sounds language phonemes intelligibly of target language phonemes

1.2 Understand meaning in a Understand the main idea when 1.2.1 Understand with support the main idea of longer
variety of familiar contexts listening to texts on familiar topics simple texts

Understand specific details when 1.2.2 Understand with support specific information and
listening to texts on familiar topics details of longer simple texts

Understand narratives on familiar 1.2.3 Understand with support short simple narratives on a
topics range of familiar topics

Understand classroom instructions 1.2.4 Understand longer supported classroom instructions

Understand questions on familiar 1.2.5 Understand longer supported questions

topics

1.3 Use appropriate listening Use appropriate strategies to 1.3.1 Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words from clues
strategies in a variety of understand meaning provided by knowledge of the topic
contexts
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SPOKEN INTERACTION

2.1 Communicate simple information Communicate simple information about 2.1.1 Explain and give reasons for basic opinions
intelligibly themselves clearly

Find out simple information from others 2.1.2 Find out about and describe experiences in
the past

Communicate simple information 2.1.3 Give a longer sequence of basic instructions

clearly or directions

2.1.4 Give reasons for simple predictions

Describe people and things clearly 2.1.5 Describe people, and objects using suitable
statements

2.2 Use appropriate communication Manage interaction appropriately 2.2.1 Keep interaction going in short exchanges by
strategies using suitable words:
(i) to show understanding
(ii) to ask for clarification

Manage classroom tasks appropriately 2.2.2 Check steps needed to complete short
classroom tasks

SPOKEN PRODUCTION

2.3 Communicate appropriately to a Communicate information, events and 2.3.1 Narrate short basic stories
small or large group stories clearly to an audience
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3.1 Recognise words in linear and
non-linear texts by using
knowledge of sounds of letters
FOCUS LEARNING STANDARD
Identify and distinguish the letters of the 3.1.1 No learning standard
alphabet*
This learning standard has been covered
in Year 1 and Year 2
*Preliterate children will need more support
to achieve this Learning Standard, literate
children more challenge and less support
Distinguish and articulate beginning, medial 3.1.2 No learning standard
and final sound words* This learning standard has been covered
in Year 1 and Year 2
*Preliterate children will need more support
to achieve this Learning Standard, literate
children more challenge and less support
Blend phonemes to recognise words* 3.1.3 No learning standard
This learning standard has been covered
*Preliterate children will need more support in Year 1 and Year 2
to achieve this Learning Standard, literate
children more challenge and less support
Segment words into phonemes to spell* 3.1.4 No learning standard
This learning standard has been covered
in Year 1 and Year 2
*Preliterate children will need more support
to achieve this Learning Standard, literate
children more challenge and less support
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3.2 Understand a variety of linear and
non-linear print and digital texts by
using appropriate reading
strategies
3.3 Read independently for information
and enjoyment
FOCUS
Understand the main idea in a variety of text
types on familiar topics
Understand specific details in a variety of text
types on familiar topics
Use appropriate word attack skills to
understand specific meaning
Use appropriate basic dictionary skills
Read and understand a variety of fiction and
non-fiction texts with confidence and
enjoyment
LEARNING STANDARD
3.2.1 Understand the main idea of simple
texts of one or two paragraphs
3.2.2 Understand specific information and
details of simple texts of one or two
paragraphs
3.2.3 Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words
from clues provided by title and topic
3.2.4 Recognise and use with little or no
support key features of a simple
monolingual dictionary
3.3.1 Read and enjoy A1 fiction/non-fiction
print and digital texts of interest
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4.1 Form letters and words in neat
legible print using cursive writing
4.2 Communicate basic information
intelligibly for a range of purposes
in print and digital media
FOCUS
Develop prewriting skills*
*preliterate children only
Develop early writing skills*
*all children
Communicate basic personal
information clearly
Communicate basic information clearly
Describe people and things clearly
Organise basic information
appropriately
LEARNING STANDARD
4.1.1 No learning standard
This learning standard has been covered in
Year 1 and Year 2
4.1.2 Use cursive writing in written work*
*all children
4.2.1 Explain and give reasons for simple opinions
4.2.2 Make and respond to simple offers and
invitations
4.2.3 Describe basic everyday routines
4.2.4 Describe people and objects using suitable
statements
4.2.5 Connect sentences into a coherent paragraph
using basic coordinating conjunctions and
reference pronouns
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4.3 Communicate with appropriate Punctuate texts appropriately
language form and style for a
range of purposes in print and
digital media
Spell high frequency words accurately
Plan, draft and edit work appropriately
on familiar topics
CONTENT STANDARD FOCUS
5.1 Enjoy and appreciate rhymes, Demonstrate appreciation through non-
poems and songs verbal responses to:
Say the words in simple texts, and sing
simple songs with intelligible
pronunciation, rhythm and intonation
5.2 Express personal responses to Identify, analyse and respond to
literary texts elements in texts
LEARNING STANDARD
4.3.1 Use capital letters, full stops, question marks
and commas in lists appropriately in guided
writing at discourse level
4.3.2 Spell most high frequency words accurately in
guided writing
4.3.3 Produce a plan or draft of one paragraph for a
familiar topic and modify this appropriately in
response to feedback
LEARNING STANDARD
5.1.1 No learning standard
This learning standard has been covered in
Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3
5.1.2 No learning standard
This learning standard has been covered in
Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3
5.2.1 Say in simple words and phrases how a text
makes them feel
5.3 Express an imaginative response Plan, prepare and produce creative 5.3.1 Respond imaginatively and intelligibly through
to literary texts work with a focus on language use creating simple picture stories, simple poems
and cartoon stories
Other imaginative responses as appropriate