Writing
- Spell by segmenting into phonemes
- Learn to spell common ‘exception’ words
- Spell using common suffixes, etc.
- Use appropriate size letters & spaces
- Develop positive attitude & stamina for writing
- Begin to plan ideas for writing
- Record ideas sentence-by-sentence
- Make simple additions & changes after proof-reading
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Grammar
- Use . ! ? , and ’
- Use simple conjunctions
- Begin to expand noun
phrases
standard English
Speaking & Listening
- Articulate & Justify answers
- Initiate & respond to comments
- Use spoken language to develop
understanding
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Reading
- Develop phonics until decoding secure
- Read common suffixes
- Read & re-read phonic-appropriate books
- Read common ‘exception’ words
- Discuss & express views about fiction, non-fiction & poetry
- Become familiar with & retell stories
- Ask & answer questions; make predictions
- Begin to make inferences
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