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English progression of skill and knowledge Objectives are mapped across a range of genres to ensure that children receive a balance of text types within poetry, narrative and non-fiction.To appreciate and apply rich vocabulary and develop a strong understanding of grammar whilst applying creativity using a range of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language.
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ORACYEYFS (3-4 year olds to ELGs)Key stage 1 Key stage 2
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PoetryTo use speech rhythms to make myself clear See KS1 HPS English Specification OverviewSee KS1 HPS English Specification OverviewTo participate in a class performance of a poem we have learnt by heart
To speak clearly and audibly so that To be heard when performing
To memorise and recite a simple poem		To perform a poem I have composed evoking a response from my audience
To plan a performance using gestures and actions that enhance meaning
To perform a poem maintaining the interest of my audience
To prepare and perform a group poem by heart planning how to convey the meaning through actions and voices
To plan and perform a poem as part of a group
To build on the contributions of others to plan a group performance
To understand how to use actions and gestures to enhance a poem’s meaning
To prepare and perform a poem by heart using intonation, tone and volume to enhance meaning
To choose a poem to learn by heart from those I have studied in the past
To learn a poem by heart to perform to a group deciding for myself how to use my voice and gestures to enhance the meaning
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NarrativeTo say what might happen next To use talk to relive a past experience To use a storyline in my play To use language to imagine and recreate roles To use talk to sequence events See KS1 HPS English Specification OverviewSee KS1 HPS English Specification OverviewTo ask questions to clarify meaning
To notice and articulate what I don’t understand when someone is speaking
To ask a speaker questions to aid my understanding
To participate in role-play with my peers
To understand what role play is
To pretend to be a character, speaking and acting in the same way
To hold a conversation in role
To use storytelling (anecdotes) to make my audience laugh
To tell someone about an amusing event in my own life
To use comic timing to make someone laugh
To ask questions to clarify my thinking
To understand which questions to ask for clarity (who? what? why? when? where? who?)
To ask questions that clarify my thinking/understanding
To ask questions to extend my knowledge
To formulate a question to someone who is speaking, to find out more information
To formulate questions about what I have read, to find out more about it
To structure my talk to describe clearly how I am feeling
To discuss what I like and don’t like about a story, using language which conveys feelings
To discuss my viewpoint with others justifying my opinions
To have an audience on the edge-of-their-seat with the way I describe an event.
To listen attentively to stories, describing why I find them exciting.
To tell a short story, using pace and intonation to make it exciting for the listener
To present my point of view defending my choices
To talk about an issue I care about using evidence/ arguments for why I feel the way I do
To act in a play/drama
To understand what an actor does and some of the skills needed to act well
To describe a setting/character, using evocative language
To talk about an image, describing it in detail, choosing the appropriate vocabulary
To talk clearly to a group, using standard English
To contribute to a class debate
To understand the purpose and conventions of a debate
To use some common debating phrases appropriately
To participate in a debate, presenting a convincing point of view, using the appropriate language
To use talk to speculate and hypothesise
To use the appropriate language to develop an idea further
To imagine and discuss what life was like in another age, building on the ideas of others
To learn lines and deliver them convincingly as part of a short play
To explore my ideas imagining outcomes and working out how to get there
To take part in a play
To take direction from others to enhance my performance
To tell a story using language which engages my audience
To listen to a story, identifying how the reader/teller has engaged the audience
To tell a story which others find interesting because of the language choices I make
To maintain and monitor the interest of my reader
To recognise when I am not being understood by others by listening to their responses.
To understand the importance of body language during a discussion and can ‘read’ it to make sure that I am being listened to (and understood)
To tell a tale with expression and drama
To tell a story (either fictional or based on my own experiences) using props and gestures to enhance the meaning
To engage an audience by changing the pace and volume of my voice when telling a story
To use drama to better understand how characters behave and why.
To use what I know about a characters feelings and motivations to enhance my dramatic performance
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Non-fictionTo use talk to clarify my ideas To use new words linked to a non-fiction textSee KS1 HPS English Specification OverviewSee KS1 HPS English Specification OverviewTo participate in a conversation, staying on topic
To use persuasive language when speaking
To articulate an argument for why I would like something to happen
To stay on topic when I am talking
To answer questions in role, imagining the thoughts of the character
To formulate questions to ask of a given character (from history)
To answer questions in role
To explore ideas through talking as part of a group
To contribute to a group discussion
To notice how the discussion has shaped my thinking
To explore ideas in a group, sometimes taking the lead		To maintain attention when participating in conversations, responding to comments
To use persuasive language to convince someone of how I feel
To participate effectively (listening attentively and interjecting appropriately) in a group discussion about a specific issue
To use role-play and drama to explore language
To extract the formal/appropriate language from news reports/bulletins (radio or TV)
To use the style of news reports/bulletins to improvise short verbal news stories
To use language when describing, which adds precise detail
To watch and listen to a description making notes of the key information and vocabulary
To use my notes to describe to others what I heard
To explore ideas by participating actively in class discussions 		To participate in conversations expressing my views clearly
To respond appropriately and respectfully during a discussion
To stay on topic, moving the discussion forward when responding to others
To build on the ideas of others during discussions
To be able to express my personal point of view convincingly, defending it to those who disagree
To be able to strengthen or change my point of view in response to others
To ask questions to extend my knowledge and understanding
To orally paraphrase information that has been read/said to me
To identify when I haven’t understood something I have heard
To ask the appropriate \questions to clarify my understanding
To contribute to conversations articulating my opinions with justifications, using the appropriate language
To use the language of discussion to put my point across in an argument
To take part in a peer discussion (group), in which I disagree with others, responding to others and listening to what they have to say
To participate in a discussion considering the alternative viewpoints of others
To incorporate others’ ideas into my responses when discussing (e.g. I understand that you think…)
To build on others’ ideas to strengthen my point of view (by agreeing or disagreeing)
To give a presentation on a topic I am interested in, engaging my audience in a variety of ways
To plan and deliver a rousing presentation on something I feel passionate about using a variety of strategies to engage the audience (including visual aids)
To consider other viewpoints attending to and building on the contributions of others
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