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Reading foundations (20 guides)
- Recognising Initial Consonant Sounds
- Recognising Final Consonant Sounds
- Understanding Short Vowel Sounds
- Understanding Long Vowel Patterns
- Reading Common Consonant Blends
- Reading Common Digraphs
- Segmenting Words into Sounds
- Blending Sounds to Read New Words
- Counting and Using Syllables
- Recognising High-Frequency Words
- Using Phonics with Decodable Text
- Building Reading Fluency Through Repeated Reading
- Reading with Accurate Phrasing
- Using Punctuation to Guide Reading Aloud
- Developing Expression During Oral Reading
- Predicting Meaning Before Reading
- Monitoring Understanding While Reading
- Rereading When Meaning Breaks Down
- Using Picture and Text Clues Responsibly
- Building Confidence with Independent Reading
Grammar (35 guides)
- Understanding Nouns and Naming Words
- Distinguishing Common and Proper Nouns
- Using Singular and Plural Nouns
- Understanding Countable and Uncountable Nouns
- Choosing Accurate Pronouns
- Matching Pronouns to Their Antecedents
- Understanding Action Verbs
- Using Helping Verbs Correctly
- Recognising Present Tense
- Recognising Past Tense
- Recognising Future Time Expressions
- Maintaining Consistent Verb Tense
- Understanding Subject-Verb Agreement
- Using Articles A An and The
- Choosing Appropriate Adjectives
- Comparing with Comparative Adjectives
- Comparing with Superlative Adjectives
- Using Adverbs to Clarify Actions
- Choosing Prepositions of Place
- Choosing Prepositions of Time
- Using Coordinating Conjunctions
- Using Subordinating Conjunctions
- Combining Sentences for Clearer Meaning
- Recognising Complete Sentences
- Repairing Sentence Fragments
- Repairing Run-On Sentences
- Using Capital Letters Purposefully
- Using Full Stops and Question Marks
- Using Commas in Lists and Sentences
- Using Apostrophes for Contractions
- Using Apostrophes for Possession
- Punctuating Direct Speech
- Recognising Active and Passive Voice
- Using Modal Verbs to Express Possibility
- Editing Grammar Through Meaning and Context
Vocabulary (25 guides)
- Learning New Words Through Context Clues
- Understanding Word Families
- Recognising Common Prefixes
- Recognising Common Suffixes
- Understanding Root Words
- Distinguishing Synonyms with Different Shades of Meaning
- Distinguishing Antonyms Accurately
- Recognising Homophones in Context
- Recognising Homographs in Context
- Choosing Precise Verbs
- Choosing Precise Adjectives
- Using Sensory Vocabulary in Writing
- Understanding Everyday Idioms
- Understanding Similes in Context
- Understanding Metaphors at an Age-Appropriate Level
- Choosing Formal and Informal Vocabulary
- Understanding Academic Vocabulary Across Subjects
- Building Vocabulary Through Wide Reading
- Recording New Words in Meaningful Sentences
- Reviewing Vocabulary Through Retrieval Practice
- Recognising Positive and Negative Connotations
- Choosing Vocabulary Appropriate to Audience
- Avoiding Overused Words in Composition
- Understanding Collocations and Natural Word Partnerships
- Using a Dictionary Without Memorising Isolated Definitions
Comprehension (25 guides)
- Identifying the Main Idea of a Passage
- Finding Explicit Details in a Text
- Making Reasonable Inferences from Evidence
- Understanding Cause and Effect in Reading
- Identifying Sequence and Chronological Order
- Comparing Characters Across a Passage
- Explaining a Character's Feelings with Evidence
- Recognising a Character's Motivation
- Understanding Author Purpose in Informational Text
- Recognising Narrative Point of View
- Interpreting Figurative Language in Context
- Explaining Why an Event Matters
- Answering Vocabulary-in-Context Questions
- Tracking Pronoun Reference Across Paragraphs
- Summarising a Paragraph Clearly
- Distinguishing Fact from Opinion
- Reading Tables Charts and Simple Visual Texts
- Understanding Text Organisation and Headings
- Identifying Supporting Evidence for an Answer
- Avoiding Copying Irrelevant Details from a Passage
- Using Complete Answers Without Repeating the Question
- Managing Time During Comprehension Practice
- Checking Whether an Answer Matches the Question
- Comparing Two Short Texts on the Same Topic
- Repairing Comprehension Breakdowns Through Rereading
Writing (25 guides)
- Planning a Narrative Before Writing
- Building a Clear Story Beginning
- Developing a Believable Story Problem
- Creating a Logical Sequence of Events
- Writing a Meaningful Story Climax
- Ending a Story Without an Abrupt Conclusion
- Developing Character Through Actions
- Describing Setting Without Overwriting
- Using Dialogue to Move a Story Forward
- Showing Feelings Through Observable Details
- Maintaining Consistent Narrative Tense
- Linking Paragraphs with Clear Transitions
- Using Varied Sentence Openings
- Choosing Details Relevant to the Writing Prompt
- Writing an Effective Personal Recount
- Writing a Clear Informational Paragraph
- Writing a Persuasive Paragraph with Reasons
- Developing Topic Sentences and Supporting Details
- Revising a First Draft for Clarity
- Editing Spelling Grammar and Punctuation
- Avoiding Memorised Essays That Ignore the Prompt
- Using Picture Prompts Responsibly
- Writing from a Consistent Point of View
- Strengthening Composition Through Purposeful Vocabulary
- Checking Whether a Composition Addresses Its Central Theme
Speaking and listening (10 guides)
- Reading Aloud with Clarity and Expression
- Pronouncing Unfamiliar Words Using Known Patterns
- Speaking in Complete and Understandable Sentences
- Organising an Oral Response Around One Clear Idea
- Supporting an Oral Opinion with Personal Experience
- Responding Thoughtfully to a Conversation Prompt
- Listening for the Main Message
- Listening for Relevant Supporting Details
- Asking Clarifying Questions Respectfully
- Building Confidence During Oral Communication
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