Literary and Language Terminology
Discuss reading, writing, and spoken language with precise and confident use of linguistic and literary terminology — including terms for word classes, sentence types, clause types, literary devices, and text-level features
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When your child discusses a book or piece of writing with a teacher, do they use precise language — like "the author uses a compound-complex sentence here" or "that's a non-restrictive relative clause" — rather than just saying "this bit is good"?
Discuss reading, writing, and spoken language with precise and confident use of linguistic and literary terminology — including terms for word classes, sentence types, clause types, literary devices, and text-level features
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- Use terms like 'subordinate clause', 'relative pronoun', 'metaphor', 'alliteration' accurately in discussion
- Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor using correct terminology
- Use metalanguage (e.g., 'the author employs enjambment to...') confidently when writing about texts
“When your child discusses a book or piece of writing with a teacher, do they use precise language — like "the author uses a compound-complex sentence here" or "that's a non-restrictive relative clause" — rather than just saying "this bit is good"?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Language
- Subject
- English
- Domain
- Grammar & Punctuation
- Age range
- Ages 11–14
Standards