To plan and write own stories with a logical sequence of events, using complete sentences grouped together to tell the different parts of the story.
To use third person and past tense consistently. Include descriptions of characters and setting and some dialogue.
To make the correct choice and consistent use of present tense and past tense throughout writing.
To understand use of the progressive form of verbs in the present and past tense to mark actions in progress (e.g. she is drumming, he was shouting).
To understand subordination (using when, if, that, because) and co-ordination (using or, and, but).
To compound sentences using and, but, so, then, because.
To use embellished simple sentences: red squirrels enjoy eating delicious nuts.
Consistent use of present tense or past tense.
To understand the terms: noun, verb, adjective, adverb.
To use –ly to turn adjectives into adverbs: quick, quickly.
To use time connectives: first, next, then, after that, finally. Use while, when, where.
To listen to and follow a series of more complex instructions.
To give clear oral instructions to members of a group.
To read and follow simple sets of instructions such as recipes, plans, constructions which include diagrams.
To analyse some instructional texts and note their function, form and typical language features: statement of purpose, list of materials or ingredients, sequential steps, direct/imperative language; use of adjectives and adverbs limited to giving essential information; emotive/value-laden language not generally used.
As part of a group with the teacher, compose a set of instructions with additional diagrams.
To write simple instructions independently e.g. getting to school, playing a game.