English grammar, punctuation and spelling * 07/16/96 English grammar, punctuation and spelling 12 June 2019 *

* 07/16/96 The New Curriculum Specific content to be covered in the areas of spelling , vocabulary, grammar and punctuation. These are set out yearly across both key stages. Children’s abilities in these technical aspects of English are tested in the end of KS2 test. 12 June 2019 *

* 07/16/96 The New Curriculum 1. List of when vocab, punctuation & grammar should be introduced by year group. 2. Note – this is when aspects are introduced, not necessarily when they should be fully understood. Therefore continuous re-capping of content introduced in previous years is vital. 12 June 2019 *

How is it taught at Leavening? * 07/16/96 How is it taught at Leavening? Years 1 to 4: Required grammar & punctuation content taught as part of learning to write a range of genres. Year 5 & 6: Grammar & punctuation content is still taught within writing genres. 1 x discrete grammar lesson per week. Recaps each aspect of required curriculum content. Teaches children to understand the question style & wording used within the test. Possible future KS1 grammar/punctuation test. We would possibly match the KS2 programme to ensure children prepared. 12 June 2019 *

Definitions Word Class. Vocabulary/Language. Sentence Class. * 07/16/96 Definitions Word Class. Vocabulary/Language. Sentence Class. Sentence Structure. Punctuation. Curriculum content falls into categories. 12 June 2019 *

Definitions – Word Class * 07/16/96 Definitions – Word Class Words fall within different word categories. Nouns name things, ideas or people. They can be concrete, common, proper, abstract or collective e.g. cat, castle, love, fact Adjectives describe nouns e.g. red cat; bleak, intimidating castle; undying love; interesting fact. Verbs are doing or being words. They can behave in a range of ways e.g. kick, is, feel, seem. Adverbs describe how, where, and when things happen. They ‘describe’ verbs e.g. peacefully, carefully, outside, by the car, tomorrow, today Others include pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions/connectives, 12 June 2019 *

Definitions – Vocabulary & Language * 07/16/96 Definitions – Vocabulary & Language Making the correct choice of word for right situation. Singular and Plural Tense Synonyms – same meaning Antonyms – opposite meaning Prefix & suffix. Root word – believe Suffix – believ-able Prefix – un-believable 12 June 2019 *

Definitions – Sentence Class * 07/16/96 Definitions – Sentence Class Did you empty the dishwasher? You did empty the dishwasher. Empty the dishwasher. You did empty the dishwasher! Statement Question Command Explanation 12 June 2019 *

Definitions – Sentence Structure * Definitions – Sentence Structure 07/16/96 A sentence - one or more clauses which combine to make meaning. There are a number of different types. Simple – one clause. Compound - two simple sentences joined by a connective. Clauses – main & subordinate. Complex– contains a subordinate clause or clauses. 12 June 2019 *

Definitions – Punctuation * Definitions – Punctuation 07/16/96 Give sentences clarity & meaning. Capital letters Full stops Apostrophes Commas in lists Commas to mark clauses Semi colons. Speech punctuation Brackets Ellipsis 12 June 2019 *

* Grammar & Punctuation 07/16/96 Now it’s your turn... 12 June 2019 *