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2. KS1 SATs Tests SATs in May. You will find out more about the tests in January. Writing is Teacher Assessed and will be across a range of writing styles. Maths: Written Test. Reading: Written test. SPAG: Written test.

3. Grammar and Punctuation Terms At the Transition Meeting last Term, everyone received a list of technical terms that the pupils must be able to use and understand for the SPAG test. Noun, adjective, verb, adverb, conjunction. How to use commas, full stops, capital letters, question and exclamation marks. Present and past tense Tense agreement Singular and plural Root words/ suffixes and prefixes Functions of Sentences – statement, question, command, exclamation. Contractions Features of Standard English

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6. Reading – Focus on Classic Poetry Trees by Sarah Coleridge The Oak is called the King of Trees, The Aspen quivers in the breeze, The Poplar grows up straight and tall, The Peach tree spreads along the wall, The Sycamore gives pleasant shade, The Willow droops in watery glade, The Fir tree useful in timber gives, The Beech amid the forest lives.

7. Possible Questions Write down the word that rhymes with ‘glade’. Which word tells us that the author likes the sycamore tree? Which tree lives in the middle of the forest? Copy out the word that tells you that. What happens to the Aspen when it is windy? ‘The Willow droops in watery glade’ In this sentences, droops means: spreads outstands up hangs downmoves side to side Find and copy the line that tells us about a tree that is cut down for wood. What would be another good title for this poem? Forest BeautyWintertime Frightening TimesCamping Trip Which tree do you think the poet likes the most? Which words make you think that?

8. Way To Help Your Child Read with your child everyday and discuss the text – ask them lots of questions. Make sure you are reading a variety of genres and styles, and using classic texts/poetry, so they get used to the language choices and layout. Link what they do to the wider world. They need to know certain terms and ideas, but they must also be able to apply them in different contexts. Encourage your child to express and develop their opinion. If they believe something, can they give you a reason?