English·Grammar & Punctuation·language
Grammar words: letter, word, sentence
Use basic grammatical terminology when discussing reading and writing: letter, capital letter, word, singular, plural, sentence, punctuation, full stop, question mark, exclamation mark
Suggested ages 5–6
Learning journey
Your child is learning the building blocks of writing — how to make complete sentences, use capital letters and punctuation marks correctly, and understand basic word types like nouns and verbs.
Evidence of understanding
- Name punctuation marks correctly when pointed out in text
- Use terms like 'capital letter' and 'full stop' when editing writing
- Explain what a 'sentence' is using the correct term
Assessment prompt
If you point to a full stop or a question mark in a book, can Grammar words: letter, word, sentence tell you what it's called and what it's for — and do they know the difference between a word and a sentence?
Standards alignment
Eng.App2.Y1.Term.1GB · uk-nc-2013
Terminology for pupils
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Eng_Y1_WVGP_06GB · uk-nc-2013
Use grammatical terminology
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key stage 1