1. National Curriculum 2014 (UK)
2. English
3. Lower Key Stage 2
4. Years 3 & 4
5. Writing

Vocabulary, Grammar & Punctuation

Grammar should be taught explicitly: pupils should be taught the terminology and concepts set out in English Appendix 2, and be able to apply them correctly to examples of real language, such as their own writing or books that they have read.
At this stage, pupils should start to learn about some of the differences between Standard English and non-Standard English and begin to apply what they have learnt [for example, in writing dialogue for characters]

Outcomes

• Develop their understanding of the concepts set out in English Appendix 2 by:
  • Extending the range of sentences with more than one clause by using a wider range of conjunctions, including when, if, because, although
    Play Activities 4
    Examples
  • Using the present perfect form of verbs in contrast to the past tense
    Play Activities 4
    Examples
  • Using conjunctions, adverbs and prepositions to express time and cause
    Play Activities 28
    Examples
• Indicate grammatical and other features by:
  • Using and punctuating direct speech
    Play Activities 11
    Examples