1. Key Stage 1 Grammar

2. Year 1 Objectives Word Sentence Text
use regular plural noun suffixes –s or –es e.g. dog, dogs; wish, wishes
suffixes that can be added to verbs where no change is needed in the spelling of root words e.g. helping, helped, helper
how the prefix un– changes the meaning of verbs and adjectives e.g. kind-unkind, tie/untie the boat
Sentence
how words can combine to make sentences
joining words and joining clauses using ‘and’
Text
sequencing sentences to form short narratives

3. Terminology for pupils
Punctuation
separation of words with spaces
introduction to capital letters, full stops, question marks and exclamation marks to demarcate sentences
capital letters for names and for the personal pronoun I
Terminology for pupils
letter, capital letter
word, singular, plural
sentence
punctuation, full stop, question mark, exclamation mark

5. YEAR 2 OBJECTIVES Word Sentence
Formation of nouns using suffixes such as –ness, –er and by compounding e.g. whiteboard, superman
Formation of adjectives using suffixes such as –ful, –less
Use of the suffixes –er, –est in adjectives and the use of –ly in Standard English to turn adjectives into adverbs
Sentence
Use conjunctions (using when, if, that, because) and (using or, and, but)
Expanded noun phrases for description and specification e.g. The blue butterfly, plain flour, the man in the moon
Learn how to use sentences with different forms: statement, question, exclamation or command

6. statement, question, exclamation, command compound, suffix
Text
correct choice and consistent use of present tense and past tense throughout writing
use of verbs in the present and past tense to mark actions in progress e.g. she is drumming, he was shouting
Punctuation
use of capital letters, full stops, question marks and exclamation marks to demarcate sentences
commas to separate items in a list
apostrophes to mark where letters are missing in spelling and to mark singular possession in nouns e.g. the girl’s name
Terminology for pupils
noun, noun phrase
statement, question, exclamation, command
compound, suffix
adjective, adverb, verb
tense (past, present)
apostrophe, comma

8. I can use expanded noun phrases (watch Espresso)
In class we have one grammar lesson a week which is linked to the extended write lesson for that week.
Grammar Lesson
Learning Objective:
I can use expanded noun phrases
(watch Espresso)
size colour space object
enormous blue moon
tiny silver star
I can see an enormous blue moon.
There is a tiny silver star in the distance.

9. I can use expanded noun phrases
Extended write lesson
Learning Objective:
To write a space poem
Success Criteria:
I can use expanded noun phrases
I can use capital letters and full stops
I can spell ‘el’ as ‘l’ words

10. Space Numbers
10 tiny silver stars.
9 enormous blue moons. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
1 vast multi-coloured universe!

11. Reading Comprehension
Key Stage 1
Reading Comprehension

12. Year 1 Objectives
identify the main events and characters in stories and find specific information in simple texts
make predictions showing an understanding of ideas, events and characters
recognise the main elements that shape different texts
explain the effect of patterns of language and repeated words and phrases

13. Year 2 Objectives
draw together ideas and information from across a whole text, using simple sign posts in the text
give some reasons for why things happen or characters change
explain organisational features of texts e.g. alphabetical order, layout, captions
explore how particular words are used, including words and expressions with similar meanings

14. Reading Comprehension Lesson
In class we have one Reading comprehension lesson a week and two guided reading lessons.
Reading Comprehension Lesson
Learning Objective:
To answer questions on what you have read, using the text
Success Criteria:
I know what the question words mean
I can use the questions to find the answers in the text
I can write in full sentences using capital letters and full stops

15. Types of questions
which-a choice why-a reason what-happening or event where-place how-explain when-time Which book is your favourite? Why do you like that illustration best? What happened to the boy at the park? Where are the family going? How did they make their friend feel better? When is their birthday?

16. How you can help at home
Grammar Make sure your child learns their weekly spellings and revise these whenever possible. Writing for a purpose e.g. a thank you letter, a poem about grandma for her birthday. Check punctuation-can they use ! and ? Make it more interesting-expanded noun phrases. Use when, if, that or because, or, and, but to make longer sentences.

17. Reading Comprehension
How you can help at home
Reading Comprehension
Make sure your child reads with an adult at least 5 times a week and sign their reading record.
Ask your child questions about what they are reading e.g.
How are the characters behaving?
What is the character saying? What does this tell us about them?
Why do you think the author chose this word to describe the girl?