English

286 skills, from first sounds and pencil grip at 4 to writing whole stories and reading between the lines. English runs on two rails — learning to read, then reading to learn — and the map shows where they cross.

286 skills9 domainsages 4–14

English Thinking Stepping back to notice how texts and language work 7 skills · ages 5–11 Grammar & Punctuation From first full stops to complex sentences 75 skills · ages 4–14 Handwriting & Transcription Letter formation, pencil grip and getting words down 5 skills · ages 4–10 Phonics & Word Reading Sounds, letters and blending into first words 23 skills · ages 4–10 Reading Comprehension Understanding stories and reading between the lines 72 skills · ages 4–14 Speaking & Listening Conversations, presentations and listening well 21 skills · ages 4–14 Spelling & Word Study Spelling patterns, rules and building words 24 skills · ages 4–14 Vocabulary Growing the words they know and use 21 skills · ages 5–14 Writing Composition From first sentences to whole stories and reports 38 skills · ages 5–14

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