Punctuation & Grammar (PaG) in the New Curriculum Phase 1

Context New harder curriculum Woven into English sessions PaG lesson a week Use of PaG throughout wider curriculum writing

Assessment Aim – pupils to meet the age expected punctuation and grammar element Termly test Afternoon groups

1.Look at this sentence. Circle one word that should begin with a capital letter. Every weekend, james goes swimming. 2.Tick to show whether the plural of each word is made by adding –s or –es. -s-es chair book wish

Example of Content – Year 1 Plurals Using ‘and’ to extend our sentences. Correct use of capital letters Full stops/Question Marks/Exclamation marks

Ways to help your child… Use the correct terminology when you discuss PaG with them Pick them up on incorrect grammar use in speech Websites to help: junior.kent.sch.uk/literacy/