Engaging Listeners and Valuing Viewpoints
Gain, maintain and monitor the interest of listeners when speaking; consider and evaluate different viewpoints, attending to and building on others' contributions; begin to select appropriate language for different situations
Suggested ages 7–8
Learning journey
Your child is developing confidence as a speaker and listener — learning to engage their audience, consider different viewpoints, and choose appropriate language for different situations.
Evidence of understanding
- Use strategies to engage listeners during a presentation (e.g., make eye contact, vary tone and pace, ask the audience a question)
- Listen to a peer's viewpoint and respond by agreeing, disagreeing, or extending their idea with a reason (e.g., 'I agree with Priya because… but I also think…')
- Choose more formal language for a class presentation and more informal language for a group discussion, explaining the difference
Assessment prompt
When Engaging Listeners and Valuing Viewpoints is talking in a group, do they notice if people are losing interest and adjust how they're speaking — or pick up on what others have said and add to it thoughtfully?
Standards alignment
Engage listener
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1 and 2
Consider and evaluate viewpoints
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1 and 2
Select appropriate registers
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1 and 2