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Summary of national curriculum:

Year 3:

Reading: Developing basic comprehension skills with a focus on narrative texts.
Writing: Introducing sentence structure and basic punctuation in creating simple stories.
Spelling, Grammar, and Vocabulary: Building foundational spelling rules and grammar knowledge.
Speaking and Listening: Participating in basic oral communication activities and discussions.

Year 4:

Reading: Advancing comprehension skills through a variety of texts, exploring characters and settings.
Writing: Expanding narrative and descriptive writing, introducing more complex sentence structures.
Spelling, Grammar, and Vocabulary: Progressing in spelling rules and grammar, growing vocabulary.
Speaking and Listening: Engaging in discussions with increased complexity.

Year 5:

Reading: Analyzing themes in texts, making connections, and interpreting characters' motivations.
Writing: Developing persuasive and informative writing, refining language choices for impact.
Spelling, Grammar, and Vocabulary: Consolidating spelling rules, refining grammar skills, and expanding vocabulary.
Speaking and Listening: Participating in debates, presentations, and extended discussions with more depth.

Year 6:

Reading: Exploring a variety of genres, interpreting complex texts, and analyzing authorial choices.
Writing: Producing a range of writing genres, refining style and structure.
Spelling, Grammar, and Vocabulary: Applying advanced spelling, grammar, and vocabulary skills.
Speaking and Listening: Engaging in formal debates, delivering presentations, and participating in nuanced discussions.