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ENGLISH LANGUAGE - SCHEMES OF WORK
For Children Aged 8 to 12
English Language Lessons Structure Time – Approx. 90 minutes
1. Remind class of last topic area explored and relate to current topic. 2. Discuss and explore. 3. Group Work – Set small groups an area to explore. 4. Practical Application – discuss how topic area is applied in every life. 5. Making Connections – discuss and explore connections between topic
and other topic areas and subjects. 6. Text – Use books, web pages, newspapers, magazines where
appropriate. 7. Media – use video clips and programmes and/or computer
programmes and websites where appropriate. 8. Individual Work Activity. 9. Record through text and illustrations. Pupils under 10 to copy teacher’s
whiteboard recording. Pupils above 10 to record using their own words. 10. Plenary & Quiz.
Resources
1. Fiction 2. Non-Fiction 3. Dictionaries 4. Thesaurus 5. BBC Primary Learning 6. National Literacy Strategy 7. DK English Workbooks 8. Internet 9. Small Moveable Alphabet 10. Word Cards 11. Magazines 12. Word Games 13. Apple Mac 14. PC Windows Computer 15. Computer Programmes
English Language Subject Areas
1. Word Level Work 2. Punctuation 3. Grammar 4. Handwriting 5. Reading
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YEAR 4
Autumn Term
1. WORD LEVEL WORK 1. General
a. Using a Dictionary b. Phonetic & Non-Phonetic English Language
2. Word Games
a. Word Search b. Word Creation c. Missing Word d. Crosswords
3. Spelling - Word Blends
a. List Word Blends in Groups with table of relevant words. i. mp & ll ii. st, sp, sm, sw iii. ck, nk, sk iv. Bl, cl, fl, gl v. Lt, nt vi. Ld, lf vii. br, fr, dr, cr, gr, pr, tr, scr
b. Construct Sentences with Words from each blend group.
4. Compound Words
a. List of Compound Words b. Using Compound Words in Sentences
2. PUNCTUATION
5. General
a. Use & Function of Punctuation
6. Capital Letters
a. Beginning of Sentences b. Names of People, Pets, Places, Teams etc…
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c. Pronoun - I d. Emphasis e. Titles f. Headings
7. Full Stops, Exclamation & Question Marks
a. End of Sentences b. Full Stops c. Exclamation Marks d. Question Marks
8. Commas
a. Breaking up Sentences – When making 2 separate but connected points
b. Lists in Sentences 3. GRAMMAR
9. Introduction To Grammar a. Nouns b. Verbs c. Adjectives
4. HANDWRITING
10. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientation b. Letter Formation c. Letter Proportion d. Presentational Skills
5. READING
11. Different Texts
a. Fiction i. Children’s Picture Books
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12. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciations b. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
13. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Context b. See English Literature Schemes of Work
Spring Term
1. WORD LEVEL WORK 14. General
a. Using a Dictionary b. Phonetic & Non-Phonetic English Language c. Ever Changing & Developing Language d. Dialects e. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes f. Identifying Syllables
15. Word Games
a. Word Search b. Word Creation c. Missing Word d. Crosswords e. Riddles
16. Spelling – Phonograms
a. List Phonograms in Groups with table of relevant words. i. Sh, ch, th, qu ii. Oo, ou, ue, u_e, ew, ui iii. Ee, ea, e, ie iv. Ar & ear v. Ai, ay, a_e, a vi. Oi & oy
b. Construct Rhyming Sentences with Words from Each Phonogram group
17. Word Roots & Derivations
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a. List of Word Roots & Derivations b. Using Word Roots in Sentences
18. Compound Words
a. List of Compound Words b. Using Compound Words in Sentences
19. Onomatopoeia
a. List of Onomatopoeic Words b. Using Onomatopoeic Words in Sentences
2. PUNCTUATION
20. General
a. Use & Function of Punctuation
21. Capital Letters
a. Beginning of Sentences b. Names of People, Pets, Places, Teams etc… c. Pronoun - I d. Emphasis e. Titles f. Headings
22. Full Stops, Exclamation & Question Marks
a. End of Sentences b. Full Stops c. Exclamation Marks d. Question Marks
23. Commas
a. Breaking up Sentences – When making 2 separate but connected points
b. Lists in Sentences
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3. GRAMMAR
24. Introduction To Grammar
a. Adverbs b. Connectives c. Sentence Construction d. Singular & Plural
4. HANDWRITING
25. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientation b. Letter Formation c. Letter Proportion d. Presentational Skills
5. READING
26. Different Texts
a. Fiction ii. Fairy Tales iii. Myths
27. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciations b. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
28. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Context b. See English Literature Schemes of Work
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Summer Term
1. WORD LEVEL WORK 29. General
a. Using a Dictionary b. Phonetic & Non-Phonetic English Language c. Ever Changing & Developing Language d. Dialects e. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes f. Identifying Syllables
30. Word Games
a. Word Search b. Word Creation c. Missing Word d. Crosswords e. Riddles
31. Spelling – Phonograms
a. List Phonograms in Groups with table of relevant words. i. Or, ore, aw, our, oar, oor, ough, au, a, & ar ii. Er, ir, or, re, ur, & ear iii. Se & ce iv. Oe, ow, & oa
b. Construct Rhyming Sentences with Words from Each Phonogram group
32. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivations b. Using Word Roots in Sentences
33. Compound Words
a. List of Compound Words b. Using Compound Words in Sentences
34. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Words b. Synonyms for Verbs c. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbs d. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositions
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e. Using a Thesaurus
35. Onomatopoeia
a. List of Onomatopoeic Words b. Using Onomatopoeic Words in Sentences
36. Antonyms
a. List of Opposites b. Using Antonyms in Sentences
37. Homonyms
a. List of Homonyms & their Different Meanings b. Using Homonyms in Sentences
2. PUNCTUATION
38. General
a. Use & Function of Punctuation
39. Capital Letters
a. Beginning of Sentences b. Names of People, Pets, Places, Teams etc… c. Pronoun - I d. Emphasis e. Titles f. Headings
40. Full Stops, Exclamation & Question Marks
a. End of Sentences b. Full Stops c. Exclamation Marks d. Question Marks
41. Commas
a. Breaking up Sentences – When making 2 separate but connected points
b. Lists in Sentences
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3. GRAMMAR
42. Introduction To Grammar
a. Nouns b. Verbs c. Adjectives d. Adverbs e. Connectives f. Sentence Construction g. Singular & Plural
4. HANDWRITING
43. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientation b. Letter Formation c. Letter Proportion d. Presentational Skills
5. READING
44. Different Texts
a. Fiction i. Children’s Picture Books ii. Fairy Tales iii. Myths iv. Parables v. Fables
45. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciations b. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
46. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Context b. See English Literature Schemes of Work
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YEAR 5
Autumn Term 1. WORD LEVEL WORK
47. General
a. Using a Dictionary b. Phonetic & Non-Phonetic English Language c. Ever Changing & Developing Language d. Dialects e. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes f. Identifying Syllables
48. Word Games
a. Word Search b. Word Creation c. Scrabble d. Missing Word e. Crosswords f. Riddles
49. Spelling – Phonograms
a. List Phonograms in Groups with table of relevant words. i. Eye, ie, igh, i_e, y & ye ii. Tion & sion iii. Dle, ble, cle, ckle, ple, gle, mle & nle
b. Construct Rhyming Sentences with Words from Each Phonogram group
50. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivations b. Using Word Roots in Sentences
51. Compound Words
a. List of Compound Words b. Using Compound Words in Sentences
52. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Words
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b. Synonyms for Verbs c. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbs d. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositions e. Using a Thesaurus
53. Onomatopoeia
a. List of Onomatopoeic Words b. Using Onomatopoeic Words in Sentences
54. Antonyms
a. List of Opposites b. Using Antonyms in Sentences
55. Homonyms
a. List of Homonyms & their Different Meanings b. Using Homonyms in Sentences
56. Phrases, Clichés & Expressions
a. List of Phrases, Clichés & Expressions b. Using Phrases, Clichés & Expressions in Sentences
2. PUNCTUATION
57. Speech Marks
a. Text Speech Marks b. Written Speech Marks c. Speech Bubbles
58. Organising Text
a. Paragraphs i. Breaking up the Text ii. Paragraphs for Separate Points
3. GRAMMAR
59. Singular & Plural
a. Common Plurals – s, es & ies
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b. Irregular Plurals – ves, en, etc… c. Nouns with no Plural Change
60. Nouns
a. Collective Nouns b. Agreement Between Nouns & Verbs
61. Verbs
a. Use & Function of Verbs b. Past, Present & Future Tenses c. Table of Verbs with Tense d. Using Different Tenses & Persons in Sentences
62. Adjectives
a. Function of Adjectives b. Types of Basic Adjectives
i. Colours ii. Sizes iii. Moods
c. Searching for Adjectives in Roget’s Thesaurus d. Using Different Adjectives in Sentences
63. Sentence Construction
a. The Sense in Sentences b. Importance of Order c. Importance of Correct Grammar d. Experimenting With Sentence Construction & Order e. Sentence Length
64. Speech
a. Direct Speech b. Reported Speech c. Using Separate Lines for Dialogue d. Using Speech in Sentences
4. HANDWRITING
65. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientation b. Letter Formation
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c. Letter Proportion d. Presentational Skills
66. Cursive Writing
a. Basic Joins Only
5. READING
67. Different Texts
a. Fiction i. Children’s Picture Books ii. Fairy Tales iii. Myths iv. Parables v. Fables vi. Legends vii. Poems viii. Plays b. Non-Fiction
i. Information Books ii. Reference Books
68. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciations b. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
69. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Context b. See English Literature Schemes of Work
Spring Term 1. WORD LEVEL WORK
70. General
a. Using a Dictionary b. Phonetic & Non-Phonetic English Language c. Ever Changing & Developing Language
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d. Dialects e. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes f. Identifying Syllables
71. Word Games
a. Word Search b. Word Creation c. Scrabble d. Missing Word e. Crosswords f. Riddles
72. Spelling – Phonograms
a. List Phonograms in Groups with table of relevant words. iv. Wh & ph v. Ine, een vi. Ire
b. Construct Rhyming Sentences with Words from Each Phonogram group
73. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivations b. Using Word Roots in Sentences
74. Compound Words
a. List of Compound Words b. Using Compound Words in Sentences
75. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Words b. Synonyms for Verbs c. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbs d. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositions e. Using a Thesaurus
76. Metaphors
a. Understanding Metaphors b. Using Metaphors to Describe in Sentences
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77. Similes
a. Understanding Similes b. Using Similes to Describe in Sentences
2. PUNCTUATION
78. Apostrophes
a. Indicating Possession b. Omission of Letters or Numbers
79. Speech Marks
a. Text Speech Marks b. Written Speech Marks c. Speech Bubbles
80. Parenthesis
a. Use of Brackets b. Use of Colons c. Use of Semi-Colons d. Use of Dashes e. Use of Hyphens
81. Organising Text
b. Paragraphs i. Breaking up the Text ii. Paragraphs for Separate Points
c. Headings d. Sub-Headings e. Captions
3. GRAMMAR
82. Introduction To Grammar
a. Grammatical Features of Different Texts
83. Singular & Plural
a. Common Plurals – s, es & ies
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b. Irregular Plurals – ves, en, etc… c. Nouns with no Plural Change
84. Adverbs
a. Use & Function of Adverbs b. Adverb Endings – ly – list c. Using Adverbs in Sentences d. Searching for Adverbs in Thesaurus
85. Connectives
a. Use & Function of Connectives b. List of Connectives c. Using Connectives in Sentences d. Time Sequence e. Position, Sequence & Logic f. Multiple Purpose Connectives g. Searching for Connectives in Thesaurus
86. Conditionals
a. Use & Function of Conditionals b. Deduction, Speculation & Supposition c. Past & Future Conditionals d. Making Hypothetical & Speculative Sentences
87. Prepositions
a. Use & Function of Prepositions b. List of Prepositions c. Using in Sentences
88. Sentence Construction
a. The Sense in Sentences b. Importance of Order c. Importance of Correct Grammar d. Experimenting With Sentence Construction & Order e. Sentence Length f. Correct Use of Connectives
89. Speech
a. Direct Speech b. Reported Speech c. Using Separate Lines for Dialogue
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d. Using Speech in Sentences
4. HANDWRITING
90. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientation b. Letter Formation c. Letter Proportion d. Presentational Skills
91. Cursive Writing
a. Basic Joins Only
92. Typing
a. Two Hand Typing b. Keys on a Keyboard Computer c. Presentational Skills
5. READING
93. Different Texts
a. Fiction i. Short Stories ii. Legends iii. Poems iv. Plays
b. Non-Fiction i. Reference Books ii. Commentaries
94. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciations b. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
95. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Context b. See English Literature Schemes of Work
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Summer Term 1. WORD LEVEL WORK
96. General
a. Using a Dictionary b. Phonetic & Non-Phonetic English Language c. Ever Changing & Developing Language d. Dialects e. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes f. Identifying Syllables
97. Word Games
a. Word Search b. Word Creation c. Scrabble d. Missing Word e. Crosswords f. Riddles
98. Spelling – Phonograms
a. List Phonograms in Groups with table of relevant words. i. Eye, ie, igh, i_e, y & ye ii. Tion & sion iii. Dle, ble, cle, ckle, ple, gle, mle & nle iv. Wh & ph v. Ine, een vi. Ire
99. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivations b. Using Word Roots in Sentences
100. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Words b. Synonyms for Verbs c. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbs d. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositions e. Using a Thesaurus
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101. Phrases, Clichés & Expressions
a. List of Phrases, Clichés & Expressions b. Using Phrases, Clichés & Expressions in Sentences
102. Metaphors
a. Understanding Metaphors b. Using Metaphors to Describe in Sentences
103. Similes
a. Understanding Similes b. Using Similes to Describe in Sentences
2. PUNCTUATION
104. Apostrophes
a. Indicating Possession b. Omission of Letters or Numbers
105. Speech Marks
a. Text Speech Marks b. Written Speech Marks c. Speech Bubbles
106. Parenthesis
a. Use of Brackets b. Use of Colons c. Use of Semi-Colons d. Use of Dashes e. Use of Hyphens
107. Organising Text
a. Paragraphs i. Breaking up the Text ii. Paragraphs for Separate Points
b. Headings c. Sub-Headings d. Captions e. Italics f. Bold
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g. Inset Text 3. GRAMMAR
108. Prefixes
a. How Prefixes Can Change Meaning & Emphasis b. List of Prefixes c. Using Prefixes in Sentences
109. Suffixes
a. How Suffixes Can Change Meaning & Emphasis b. List of Suffixes c. Using Suffixes in Sentences
110. Sentence Construction
a. The Sense in Sentences b. Importance of Order c. Importance of Correct Grammar d. Experimenting With Sentence Construction & Order e. Sentence Length f. Correct Use of Connectives
111. Speech
a. Direct Speech b. Reported Speech c. Using Separate Lines for Dialogue d. Using Speech in Sentences
4. HANDWRITING
112. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientation b. Letter Formation c. Letter Proportion d. Presentational Skills
113. Cursive Writing
a. Basic Joins Only
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114. Typing
a. Two Hand Typing b. Keys on a Keyboard Computer c. Presentational Skills
5. READING
115. Different Texts
a. Fiction i. Novellas ii. Novels iii. Poems iv. Plays
b. Non-Fiction iii. Autobiography iv. Biography v. Diaries
vi. Letters
116. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciations b. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
117. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Context b. See English Literature Schemes of Work
YEAR 6
Autumn Term 1. WORD LEVEL WORK
118. General
a. Using a Dictionary b. Ever Changing & Developing Language c. Dialects
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d. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes e. Identifying Syllables
119. Word Games
a. Word Search b. Word Creation c. Scrabble d. Missing Word e. Crosswords f. Riddles
120. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivations b. Using Word Roots in Sentences
121. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Words b. Synonyms for Verbs c. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbs d. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositions e. Using a Thesaurus
122. Onomatopoeia
a. List of Onomatopoeic Words b. Using Onomatopoeic Words in Sentences
123. Homonyms
a. List of Homonyms & their Different Meanings b. Using Homonyms in Sentences
124. Irregular Spellings
a. List of Irregular Spellings b. Using Irregular Spellings in Sentences
125. Etymology of Words
a. Using a Dictionary of Etymology b. Researching the Origin of Words
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2. PUNCTUATION
126. Organising Text
a. Paragraphs i. Breaking up the Text ii. Paragraphs for Separate Points
b. Headings c. Sub-Headings d. Captions e. Italics f. Bold g. Inset Text
3. GRAMMAR
127. Sentence Construction
a. The Sense in Sentences b. Importance of Order c. Importance of Correct Grammar d. Experimenting With Sentence Construction & Order e. Sentence Length f. Correct Use of Connectives g. Converting Notes into Proper Sentences h. Converting Sentences into Note Form i. Definitions – Writing Sentences Defining Words j. Sentence Contractions k. Clauses
i. Main Clause ii. Subordinate Clause
128. Speech
a. Direct Speech b. Reported Speech c. Using Separate Lines for Dialogue d. Using Speech in Sentences
129. Grammatical Features of Different Texts
a. Narrative b. Recounts
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4. HANDWRITING
130. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientation b. Letter Formation c. Letter Proportion d. Presentational Skills
131. Cursive Writing
a. Basic Joins Only
132. Typing
a. Two Hand Typing b. Keys on a Keyboard Computer c. Presentational Skills
5. READING
133. Different Texts
a. Fiction i. Short Stories ii. Novellas iii. Novels iv. Legends v. Poems vi. Plays
b. Non-Fiction i. Information Books ii. Reference Books iii. Reportage iv. Commentaries v. Newspaper Articles vi. Editorials vii. Instructional Texts viii. Pamphlets
134. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciations b. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
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135. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Context b. See English Literature Schemes of Work
Spring Term 1. WORD LEVEL WORK
136. General
a. Using a Dictionary b. Phonetic & Non-Phonetic English Language c. Ever Changing & Developing Language d. Dialects e. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes f. Identifying Syllables
137. Word Games
a. Word Search b. Word Creation c. Scrabble d. Missing Word e. Crosswords f. Riddles
138. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivations b. Using Word Roots in Sentences
139. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Words b. Synonyms for Verbs c. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbs d. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositions e. Using a Thesaurus
140. Phrases, Clichés & Expressions
a. List of Phrases, Clichés & Expressions b. Using Phrases, Clichés & Expressions in Sentences
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141. Metaphors
a. Understanding Metaphors b. Using Metaphors to Describe in Sentences
142. Similes
a. Understanding Similes b. Using Similes to Describe in Sentences
143. Irregular Spellings
a. List of Irregular Spellings b. Using Irregular Spellings in Sentences
144. Etymology of Words
a. Using a Dictionary of Etymology b. Researching the Origin of Words
2. PUNCTUATION
145. Organising Text
a. Paragraphs i. Breaking up the Text ii. Paragraphs for Separate Points
b. Headings c. Sub-Headings d. Captions e. Italics f. Bold g. Inset Text
3. GRAMMAR
146. Nouns
a. Collective Nouns b. Pronouns
i. Personal Pronouns ii. Possessive Pronouns iii. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Person
c. Agreement Between Nouns & Verbs
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147. Verbs
a. Use & Function of Verbs b. Past, Present & Future Tenses c. Table of Verbs with Tense d. Using Different Tenses & Persons in Sentences e. Use of 1st, 2nd & 3rd Person f. Auxiliary Verbs g. Active & Passive Verbs h. Interrogative & Imperative Verbs
148. Adjectives
a. Function of Adjectives b. Types of Basic Adjectives
i. Colours ii. Sizes iii. Moods
c. Searching for Adjectives in Roget’s Thesaurus d. Using Different Adjectives in Sentences e. Comparative Adjectives f. Superlative Adjectives g. Comparing Adjective Intensities h. Relationship with Suffixes i. Relationship with Adverbs
149. Adverbs
a. Use & Function of Adverbs b. Adverb Endings – ly – list c. Using Adverbs in Sentences d. Searching for Adverbs in Thesaurus
150. Sentence Construction
a. The Sense in Sentences b. Importance of Order c. Importance of Correct Grammar d. Experimenting With Sentence Construction & Order e. Sentence Length f. Correct Use of Connectives g. Converting Notes into Proper Sentences h. Converting Sentences into Note Form i. Definitions – Writing Sentences Defining Words j. Sentence Contractions k. Clauses
i. Main Clause
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ii. Subordinate Clause
151. Speech
a. Direct Speech b. Reported Speech c. Using Separate Lines for Dialogue d. Using Speech in Sentences
152. Grammatical Features of Different Texts
a. Reports b. Headlines
4. HANDWRITING
153. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientation b. Letter Formation c. Letter Proportion d. Presentational Skills
154. Cursive Writing
a. Basic Joins Only
155. Typing
a. Two Hand Typing b. Keys on a Keyboard Computer c. Presentational Skills
5. READING
156. Different Texts
a. Fiction i. Myths ii. Parables iii. Fables iv. Short Stories v. Novellas vi. Novels vii. Legends
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viii. Poems ix. Plays
b. Non-Fiction i. Information Books ii. Reference Books iii. Reportage iv. Commentaries v. Newspaper Articles vi. Editorials vii. Instructional Texts viii. Pamphlets ix. Autobiography x. Biography xi. Diaries
xii. Letters
157. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciations b. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
158. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Context b. See English Literature Schemes of Work
Summer Term 1. WORD LEVEL WORK
159. General
a. Using a Dictionary b. Dialects c. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes d. Identifying Syllables
160. Word Games
a. Word Search b. Word Creation c. Scrabble d. Missing Word e. Crosswords f. Riddles
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161. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivations b. Using Word Roots in Sentences
162. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Words b. Synonyms for Verbs c. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbs d. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositions e. Using a Thesaurus
163. Metaphors
a. Understanding Metaphors b. Using Metaphors to Describe in Sentences
164. Similes
a. Understanding Similes b. Using Similes to Describe in Sentences
165. Irregular Spellings
a. List of Irregular Spellings b. Using Irregular Spellings in Sentences
166. Etymology of Words
a. Using a Dictionary of Etymology b. Researching the Origin of Words
2. PUNCTUATION
167. Organising Text
a. Paragraphs i. Breaking up the Text ii. Paragraphs for Separate Points
b. Headings c. Sub-Headings d. Captions e. Italics f. Bold g. Inset Text
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3. GRAMMAR
168. Connectives
a. Use & Function of Connectives b. List of Connectives c. Using Connectives in Sentences d. Time Sequence e. Position, Sequence & Logic f. Multiple Purpose Connectives g. Searching for Connectives in Thesaurus
169. Conditionals
a. Use & Function of Conditionals b. Deduction, Speculation & Supposition c. Past & Future Conditionals d. Making Hypothetical & Speculative Sentences
170. Prepositions
a. Use & Function of Prepositions b. List of Prepositions c. Using in Sentences
171. Prefixes
a. How Prefixes Can Change Meaning & Emphasis b. List of Prefixes c. Using Prefixes in Sentences
172. Suffixes
a. How Suffixes Can Change Meaning & Emphasis b. List of Suffixes c. Using Suffixes in Sentences
173. Sentence Construction
a. The Sense in Sentences b. Importance of Order c. Importance of Correct Grammar d. Experimenting With Sentence Construction & Order e. Sentence Length f. Correct Use of Connectives g. Converting Notes into Proper Sentences h. Converting Sentences into Note Form
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i. Definitions – Writing Sentences Defining Words j. Sentence Contractions k. Clauses
i. Main Clause ii. Subordinate Clause
174. Speech
a. Direct Speech b. Reported Speech c. Using Separate Lines for Dialogue d. Using Speech in Sentences
175. Grammatical Features of Different Texts
a. Explanatory Texts b. Persuasive Texts c. Discursive Texts
4. HANDWRITING
176. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientation b. Letter Formation c. Letter Proportion d. Presentational Skills
177. Cursive Writing
a. Basic Joins Only
178. Typing
a. Two Hand Typing b. Keys on a Keyboard Computer c. Presentational Skills
5. READING
179. Different Texts
a. Fiction i. Myths ii. Parables
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iii. Fables iv. Short Stories v. Novellas vi. Novels vii. Legends viii. Poems ix. Plays
b. Non-Fiction i. Information Books ii. Reference Books iii. Reportage iv. Commentaries v. Newspaper Articles vi. Editorials vii. Instructional Texts viii. Pamphlets ix. Autobiography x. Biography xi. Diaries
xii. Letters
180. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciations b. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
181. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Context b. See English Literature Schemes of Work
YEAR 7
Autumn Term 1. WORD LEVEL WORK
182. General
a. Using a Dictionary b. Dialects c. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes d. Identifying Syllables
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183. Word Games
a. Word Search b. Word Creation c. Scrabble d. Missing Word e. Crosswords f. Riddles
184. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivations b. Using Word Roots in Sentences
185. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Words b. Synonyms for Verbs c. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbs d. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositions e. Using a Thesaurus
186. Metaphors
a. Understanding Metaphors b. Using Metaphors to Describe in Sentences
187. Similes
a. Understanding Similes b. Using Similes to Describe in Sentences
188. Irregular Spellings
a. List of Irregular Spellings b. Using Irregular Spellings in Sentences
189. Etymology of Words
a. Using a Dictionary of Etymology b. Researching the Origin of Words c. Compiling List of Common Words and their Origins d. Compiling List of Place Names and their Origins e. Compiling a List of People’s Names and their Origins
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2. PUNCTUATION
190. Organising Text
a. Paragraphs i. Breaking up the Text ii. Paragraphs for Separate Points
b. Headings c. Sub-Headings d. Captions e. Italics f. Bold g. Inset Text
3. GRAMMAR
191. Verbs a. Use of 1st, 2nd & 3rd Person b. Auxiliary Verbs c. Active & Passive Verbs d. Interrogative & Imperative Verbs
192. Adjectives
a. Comparative Adjectives b. Superlative Adjectives c. Comparing Adjective Intensities d. Relationship with Suffixes e. Relationship with Adverbs
193. Adverbs
a. Use & Function of Adverbs b. Adverb Endings – ly – list c. Using Adverbs in Sentences d. Searching for Adverbs in Thesaurus
194. Sentence Construction
a. The Sense in Sentences b. Importance of Order c. Importance of Correct Grammar d. Experimenting With Sentence Construction & Order e. Sentence Length f. Correct Use of Connectives g. Converting Notes into Proper Sentences
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h. Converting Sentences into Note Form i. Definitions – Writing Sentences Defining Words j. Sentence Contractions k. Clauses
i. Main Clause ii. Subordinate Clause
195. Grammatical Features of Different Texts
a. Narrative b. Recounts c. Instructional Texts d. Reports e. Headlines f. Explanatory Texts g. Persuasive Texts h. Discursive Texts
4. HANDWRITING
196. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientation b. Letter Formation c. Letter Proportion d. Presentational Skills
197. Cursive Writing
a. Basic Joins Only
198. Typing
a. Two Hand Typing b. Keys on a Keyboard Computer c. Presentational Skills
5. READING
199. Different Texts
a. Fiction i. Myths ii. Parables iii. Fables
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iv. Short Stories v. Novellas vi. Novels vii. Legends viii. Poems ix. Plays
b. Non-Fiction i. Information Books ii. Reference Books iii. Reportage iv. Commentaries v. Newspaper Articles vi. Editorials vii. Instructional Texts viii. Pamphlets ix. Autobiography x. Biography xi. Diaries
xii. Letters
200. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciations b. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
201. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Context b. See English Literature Schemes of Work
Spring Term
1. WORD LEVEL WORK
202. General
a. Using a Dictionary b. Ever Changing & Developing Language c. Dialects d. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes e. Identifying Syllables
203. Word Games
a. Word Search b. Word Creation
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c. Scrabble d. Missing Word e. Crosswords f. Riddles
204. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivations b. Using Word Roots in Sentences
205. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Words b. Synonyms for Verbs c. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbs d. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositions e. Using a Thesaurus
206. Phrases, Clichés & Expressions
a. List of Phrases, Clichés & Expressions b. Using Phrases, Clichés & Expressions in Sentences
207. Irregular Spellings
a. List of Irregular Spellings b. Using Irregular Spellings in Sentences
208. Etymology of Words
a. Using a Dictionary of Etymology b. Researching the Origin of Words c. Compiling List of Common Words and their Origins d. Compiling List of Place Names and their Origins e. Compiling a List of People’s Names and their Origins
2. PUNCTUATION
209. Organising Text
a. Paragraphs i. Breaking up the Text ii. Paragraphs for Separate Points
b. Headings c. Sub-Headings d. Captions
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e. Italics f. Bold g. Inset Text
3. GRAMMAR
210. Conditionals
a. Use & Function of Conditionals b. Deduction, Speculation & Supposition c. Past & Future Conditionals d. Making Hypothetical & Speculative Sentences
211. Sentence Construction
a. The Sense in Sentences b. Importance of Order c. Importance of Correct Grammar d. Experimenting With Sentence Construction & Order e. Sentence Length f. Correct Use of Connectives g. Converting Notes into Proper Sentences h. Converting Sentences into Note Form i. Definitions – Writing Sentences Defining Words j. Sentence Contractions k. Clauses
i. Main Clause ii. Subordinate Clause
212. Speech
a. Direct Speech b. Reported Speech c. Using Separate Lines for Dialogue d. Using Speech in Sentences
213. Grammatical Features of Different Texts
a. Narrative b. Recounts c. Instructional Texts d. Reports e. Headlines f. Explanatory Texts g. Persuasive Texts h. Discursive Texts
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4. HANDWRITING
214. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientation b. Letter Formation c. Letter Proportion d. Presentational Skills
215. Cursive Writing
a. Basic Joins Only
216. Typing
a. Two Hand Typing b. Keys on a Keyboard Computer c. Presentational Skills
5. READING
217. Different Texts
a. Fiction i. Myths ii. Parables iii. Fables iv. Short Stories v. Novellas vi. Novels vii. Legends viii. Poems ix. Plays
b. Non-Fiction i. Information Books ii. Reference Books iii. Reportage iv. Commentaries v. Newspaper Articles vi. Editorials vii. Instructional Texts viii. Pamphlets ix. Autobiography x. Biography xi. Diaries
xii. Letters
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218. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciations b. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
219. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Context b. See English Literature Schemes of Work
Summer Term 1. WORD LEVEL WORK
220. General
a. Using a Dictionary b. Ever Changing & Developing Language c. Dialects d. Creating New Words Using Known Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes e. Identifying Syllables
221. Word Games
a. Word Search b. Word Creation c. Scrabble d. Missing Word e. Crosswords f. Riddles
222. Word Roots & Derivations
a. List of Word Roots & Derivations b. Using Word Roots in Sentences
223. Synonyms
a. Synonyms for High Frequency Words b. Synonyms for Verbs c. Synonyms for Adjectives & Adverbs d. Synonyms for Connectives & Prepositions e. Using a Thesaurus
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224. Metaphors
a. Understanding Metaphors b. Using Metaphors to Describe in Sentences
225. Similes
a. Understanding Similes b. Using Similes to Describe in Sentences
226. Irregular Spellings
a. List of Irregular Spellings b. Using Irregular Spellings in Sentences
227. Etymology of Words
a. Using a Dictionary of Etymology b. Researching the Origin of Words c. Compiling List of Common Words and their Origins d. Compiling List of Place Names and their Origins e. Compiling a List of People’s Names and their Origins
2. PUNCTUATION
228. Organising Text
a. Paragraphs i. Breaking up the Text ii. Paragraphs for Separate Points
b. Headings c. Sub-Headings d. Captions e. Italics f. Bold g. Inset Text
3. GRAMMAR
229. Sentence Construction
a. The Sense in Sentences b. Importance of Order c. Importance of Correct Grammar d. Experimenting With Sentence Construction & Order
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e. Sentence Length f. Correct Use of Connectives g. Converting Notes into Proper Sentences h. Converting Sentences into Note Form i. Definitions – Writing Sentences Defining Words j. Sentence Contractions k. Clauses
i. Main Clause ii. Subordinate Clause
230. Grammatical Features of Different Texts
a. Narrative b. Recounts c. Instructional Texts d. Reports e. Headlines f. Explanatory Texts g. Persuasive Texts h. Discursive Texts
4. HANDWRITING
231. Printed Writing
a. Letter Orientation b. Letter Formation c. Letter Proportion d. Presentational Skills
232. Cursive Writing
a. Basic Joins Only
233. Typing
a. Two Hand Typing b. Keys on a Keyboard Computer c. Presentational Skills
5. READING
234. Different Texts
a. Fiction
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i. Myths ii. Parables iii. Fables iv. Short Stories v. Novellas vi. Novels vii. Legends viii. Poems ix. Plays
b. Non-Fiction i. Information Books ii. Reference Books iii. Reportage iv. Commentaries v. Newspaper Articles vi. Editorials vii. Instructional Texts viii. Pamphlets ix. Autobiography x. Biography xi. Diaries
xii. Letters
235. Pronunciation & Emphasis
a. Using Correct Pronunciations b. Using Appropriate Emphasis c. Using Different Voices for Characters
236. Understanding the Text
a. Inferring Meaning of Unknown Words From Context b. See English Literature Schemes of Work