English

Making Inferences

Read between the lines to understand meaning

Grammar and Punctuation

Sentences, parts of speech, and punctuation

Types of Sentences

Statements, questions, commands, exclamations

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Nouns and Pronouns

Different types of nouns and when to use pronouns

Verbs and Tenses

Past, present, and future tense

Writing

Planning and writing different text types

Writing Paragraphs

Structure paragraphs with topic sentences

Story Writing

Write stories with beginning, middle, and end

Vocabulary

Building word knowledge and using dictionaries

Prefixes and Suffixes

Understand how word parts change meaning

Phonics and Word Reading

Decoding strategies, phonics patterns, and fluent word reading

Long Vowel Sounds

Recognise and read words with long vowel patterns (a-e, i-e, o-e, u-e, ee, ea)

Consonant Blends and Digraphs

Read words with consonant clusters (bl, cr, str) and digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh)

Syllable Types and Division

Break words into syllables to read longer words

Sight Words and High-Frequency Words

Recognise common words that appear often in texts

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Reading Fluency

Building speed, accuracy, and expression when reading aloud

Reading with Expression

Use punctuation and meaning to read with natural expression

Building Reading Speed

Practice strategies to increase reading speed while maintaining comprehension

Self-Monitoring While Reading

Learn to notice and fix mistakes when reading

Reading Comprehension Strategies

Deep reading strategies: predicting, summarising, questioning, and connecting

Predicting

Use clues to predict what will happen next in a text

Summarising

Identify the most important ideas and retell them briefly

Asking Questions While Reading

Generate questions before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding

Making Connections

Connect what you read to your own life, other texts, and the world