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Correlative Conjunctions
Grammar & Punctuation
Use correlative conjunctions correctly in sentences, pairing words such as either/or, neither/nor, both/and, not only/but also, and whether/or
Dialects & Registers
Vocabulary
Compare and contrast the varieties of English used in stories, dramas, or poems, including dialects and registers, understanding how language varies by region, context, and purpose
Different viewpoints in texts
Reading Comprehension
Describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influences how events are described, recognising the difference between limited and omniscient narration and how perspective shapes storytelling
Drawing Conclusions from Discussion
Speaking & Listening
Review the key ideas expressed in discussions and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussion
Evaluating a Speaker's Argument
Speaking & Listening
Summarise the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence, evaluating the logic and relevance of the support
Explaining Relationships in Texts
Reading Comprehension
Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in historical, scientific, or technical texts based on specific information
Fact vs opinion
Reading Comprehension
Distinguish between statements of fact and statements of opinion in texts, recognising how authors blend factual information with subjective viewpoints
Grammar Terms: Voice and Punctuation
Grammar & Punctuation
Know and use Year 6 grammatical terminology accurately: subject, object, active voice, passive voice, synonym, antonym, ellipsis, hyphen, colon, semi-colon, bullet points
How Authors Treat Similar Themes
Reading Comprehension
Compare and contrast stories in the same genre on their approaches to similar themes and topics, identifying how different authors treat common ideas
How Language Choices Affect the Reader
Reading Comprehension
Evaluate how authors use language including figurative language, considering the impact of word choices, imagery, and literary devices on the reader
How Parts Build a Whole Text
Reading Comprehension
Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide the overall structure of a story, drama, or poem, analysing how each part contributes to the whole
Hyphens in Prefixed Words
Grammar & Punctuation
Use hyphens to avoid ambiguity in compound modifiers and prefixed words, distinguishing between meanings that change based on hyphen placement
Justifying Views About Texts
Reading Comprehension
Provide reasoned justifications for views about texts, supporting interpretations and opinions with evidence and logical arguments
Layout and Formatting in Informational Writing
Writing Composition
Use layout devices including headings, sub-headings, columns, bullets, and tables to structure text and guide the reader through informational and explanatory writing
Multimedia elements in texts
Reading Comprehension
Analyse how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text such as graphic novels, multimedia presentations, or illustrated editions of fiction and poetry
Multimedia Presentations
Speaking & Listening
Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes
Multiple Accounts of Events
Reading Comprehension
Analyse multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent
Paragraph Cohesion
Grammar & Punctuation
Link ideas across paragraphs using a wider range of cohesive devices including word repetition, grammatical connections such as adverbials, and ellipsis to create coherent extended texts
Planning Narratives
Writing Composition
Plan narrative writing by considering how authors have developed characters and settings, drawing on techniques observed in texts read, heard, or performed
Punctuating Clauses
Grammar & Punctuation
Use semi-colons, colons, and dashes to mark boundaries between independent clauses, choosing the appropriate punctuation based on the relationship between the clauses
Punctuating Titles of Works
Grammar & Punctuation
Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works, applying conventions for different types of works such as books, stories, poems, songs, and articles
Quoting Accurately from Texts
Reading Comprehension
Quote accurately from literary and informational texts when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences, using quotation marks and citations correctly
Reflecting on Your Language Use
English Thinking
Reflect on yourself as a language user — how your reading, writing, and speaking shift across audiences, purposes, and contexts, and where you want to develop further
Research & Note-Taking
Writing Composition
Gather relevant information from print and digital sources, summarise or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a basic bibliography or list of sources