| Talking & Listening |
Expresses a personal point of view and listens to the viewpoints of others on a topical issue or text
Asks relevant questions
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Expresses a personal point of view and listens to the viewpoints of others on a topical issue or text
Uses a comment or a question to expand on an idea in a discussion
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Expresses a personal point of view and listens to the viewpoints of others on a topical issue or text
Responds to different viewpoints in a discussion about a literary text, TV show, internet site, ipad app or movie
Justifies a point of view with supporting evidence
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Expresses a personal point of view and listens to the viewpoints of others on a topical issue or text
Responds to different viewpoints in a discussion about a literary text, TV show, internet site, ipad app or movie
Recognises when an opinion is being offered as opposed to a fact
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| Reading & Comprehension |
Relates personal experience to text, movie, TV show etc.
Recognises and interprets print and other media in a variety of environments
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Engages in a variety of TV shows, movies or other form of media ie. internet, ipad apps
Selects own books or media to interact with in class and gives reasons why
Follows interactive directions
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Engages with TV shows, movies or other form of media ie. internet, ipad apps
Interprets information from the internet
Reacts to media that expresses a point of view using supporting arguments
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Makes personal connections to text or other media
Comprehends and interprets information from a variety of multimedia presentations ie. documentaries, TV programs, youtube videos
Reads reviews of literary works and other media
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| Writing |
Modelled writing of a review
Copies print from models
Groups letters into words
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Modelled and joint construction of a review including factual statements and the expression of an opinion
Contributes to the joint construction of texts
Uses statements and questions appropriately in writing
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Modelled and joint construction of a review
Recognises and discusses the organisational structure of literary reviews
Expresses a point of view in writing with a supporting argument
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Modelled and joint construction of a review
Discusses background knowledge, critical orientation to events, character development and assessment of dominant messages and values
Opinions are made on the basis of the above information
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| Grammar |
Verbs - exchange one verb for another with a similar meaning, identifies verbs in own writing and discusses how they contribute to the text
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Verbs - identifies and uses a variety of action verbs, saying verbs and thinking verbs
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Identifies and uses a variety of relating verbs, action verbs, saying verbs and thinking verbs
Uses more complex verbs to clarify meaning
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Identifies and uses a variety of relating verbs, action verbs, saying verbs and thinking verbs
Uses more complex verbs to clarify meaning
Uses modal verbs and adverbs in text types to indicate shades of meaning ie. possibility, probability, obligation
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| Spelling & Sounds |
th, sh, ch
Initial consonant blends
Identifies that some letters when put together make one sound
Vocalises sounds and associates with the appropriate letters
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Sounds -
th, sh, ch
Initial consonant blends
Spelling rule -
Some letters, when put together, make one sound
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Spelling rule -
When a word ends in a consonant followed by a 'y', change the 'y' to 'i' before adding an ending, except if the ending is to be 'ing', eg. cry, cried, crying; mercy, merciful; lady, ladies
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Spelling rule -
When a word ends in a consonant followed by a 'y', change the 'y' to 'i' before adding an ending, except if the ending is to be 'ing', eg. cry, cried, crying; mercy, merciful; lady, ladies
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| Handwriting |
Tt, Hh, 4
Uses correct pencil grip and posture
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Tt, Hh, 4
Uses correct pencil grip and posture
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Letter finishes and optional joins from an upstroke
qu, cu, en, vo
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Letter finishes and optional joins from an upstroke
qu, cu, en, vo
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