Curriculum overview for English Intent The English curriculum at Oakfield is designed to instil in our pupils a life-long love of reading and an ability to write fluently, confidently, enthusiastically and with individual flair. Carefully planned and progressive teaching of phonics ensures that our pupils develop the skills required to read fluently, accurately and with secure understanding, across a variety of genres and a wide range of contexts across the curriculum. Our aim is to enable our pupils to develop a varied and rich vocabulary alongside extensive knowledge through their reading of carefully selected, quality texts. This in turn supports our pupils to write organised, well-structured pieces using a range of techniques for a variety of purposes across all subjects. The sequencing of the English curriculum has been carefully planned to allow pupils to build on prior learning and make connections both within English and across other subjects, ensuring that pupils know more and remember more.
Threshold concepts Reading Read words accurately This concept involves decoding and fluency. Understand texts This concept involves understanding both the literal and more subtle nuances of texts.
Writing Transcription Present neatly This concept involves developing an understanding of handwriting and clear presentation. Spell correctly This concept involves understanding the need for accuracy. Punctuate accurately This concept involves understanding that punctuation adds clarity to writing. Analysis and presentation Analyse writing This concept involves understanding how grammatical choices give effect and meaning to writing. Present writing This concept involves learning to reflect upon writing and reading it aloud to others.
Writing Composition Write with purpose This concept involves understanding the purpose or purposes of a piece of writing. Use imaginative description This concept involves developing an appreciation of how best to convey ideas through description. Organise writing appropriately This concept involves developing an appreciation of how best to convey ideas through description. Use paragraphs This concept involves understanding how to group ideas so as to guide the reader. Use sentences appropriately This concept involves using different types of sentences appropriately for both clarity and for effect.
Communication Listen carefully and understand This concept involves understanding how to engage with what others are saying. Develop a wide and interesting vocabulary This concept involves building a rich, sophisticated vocabulary with which to express oneself. Speak with clarity This concept involves understanding that an audience needs to understand what is being said. Tell stories with structure This concept involves understanding how to keep an audience engaged through structured speech. Hold conversations and debates This concept involves understanding how to engage with others.