To use expanded noun phrases: so many people, plenty of food.
To use word families based on common words, showing how words are related in form and meaning (for e.g. solve, solution, solver, dissolve, insoluble).
To use simple similes: as tall as a tree, as bright as the sun.
Formation of nouns using a range of prefixes; anti- auto-.
To use a wider range of connectives: while, then, also, when, after, before, if. as well as, although, during, however, therefore.
To use apostrophes for contractions (can’t, don’t) and to mark singular possession in nouns (the girl’s name).
To use long and short sentences; long sentences add description or information; short sentences for emphasis.
Expressing time, place and cause using conjunctions (e.g. when, before, after, while, so, because), adverbs (e.g. then, next, soon, therefore) or prepositions (e.g. before, after, during, in, because of).
To use other subordinating connectives: when, while, where, which, because, so that, if, to, until.
To plan and write stories based on the structure of a fairy tale (opening, dilemma/conflict/problem, resolution, ending) to organise into paragraphs for each stage of the story and ensure that sequence is clear.
An introduction to paragraphs as a way to group related material.
To use headings and sub-headings to aid presentation.
To use capital letters, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, and commas in a list.
To use time connectives: eventually, just then, although, meanwhile.
To use adjectives to open sentences: The golden sun…..
To use adverbs to open sentences: Suddenly, Angrily, Sadly…
Expressing time, place and cause using conjunctions (e.g. when, before, after, while, so, because), adverbs (e.g. then, next, soon, therefore) or prepositions (e.g. before, after, during, in, because of).
To explain processes orally, using these notes, ensuring relevant details are included and accounts ended effectively.
To create diagrams such as flow charts to summarise or make notes of stages in a process (e.g. in science, D&T or geography), ensuring items are clearly sequenced.