English Class 7 Nuggets

. Identify appropriate nuggets from the learning objective map below.

. Communicate the course name and nugget codes to students through MS Teams and work diaries.

Topic/Skill
Learning Objectives Mandatory Nuggets from each course
Strand

Literature English Language: Class 7-11 Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar: Class 7-11

Similes [EN2.01]
Metaphors [EN2.02]
Personification [EN2.03]
Emotive Language [EN2.05]
Hyperbole [EN2.08]
Imperatives [EN2.09]
Onomatopoeia [EN2.10]
Direct Address [EN2.11]
Recognise the choice, use and effect of figurative language, vocabulary and patterns of language
Rhetorical Questions [EN2.14]
Identify different ways of constructing sentences and their effects
Sensory Language [EN2.15]
Identify how character and setting are created, and how plot, narrative structure and themes are developed
Symbolism [EN2.16]
Recognise the differences between author, narrator and character
Alliteration [EN2.18]
Evaluate ideas and themes that broaden perspectives and extend thinking
Idioms [EN2.20]
Interpret and practice poetic forms and their effects
Atmosphere, Mood and Tone [EN2.25] Sentence starters [SPAG5.01]
Express preferences and support their views by reference to texts
Reading: Similes [EN4.01] Phrases and Clauses [SPAG4.01]
Respond imaginatively, drawing on the whole text and other reading
Reading: Metaphors [EN4.02] Simple Sentences [SPAG4.02]
Literature Read stories, poems and plays aloud
Reading: Personification [EN4.03] Compound Sentences [SPAG4.03]
Compare and contrast the qualities and distinctiveness of texts from different cultures and traditions.
Reading: Emotive Language [EN4.05] Complex Sentences [SPAG4.04]
Describe how texts are crafted to shape meaning and produce particular effects.
Reading: Hyperbole [EN4.08] Relative Sentences [SPAG4.05]
Evaluate the influence of writers’ use of language and rhetorical, grammatical and literary features on the reader
Reading: Imperatives [EN4.09] Minor Sentences [SPAG4.06]
Evaluate the way writers present ideas and issues to have an impact on the reader
Reading: Onomatopoeia [EN4.10]
Analyse how form, layout and presentation contribute to effect
Reading: Rhetorical Questions [EN4.14]
Describe themes in different texts
Reading: Sensory Language [EN4.15]
Correlate how texts relate to the social, historical and cultural context in which they were written
Reading: Symbolism [EN4.16]
Reflect on the writer’s presentation of ideas and issues, the motivation and behaviour of characters, the development of plot and the overall impact
Reading: Idioms [EN4.18]
of a text
Reading: Alliteration [EN4.20]
Sentence Variety [EN8.04]
Narrative Structure [EN5.02]
Synthesising evidence - differences [EN1.04]
Synthesising evidence - similarities [EN1.05]
Implicit and Explicit [EN1.01]
Writing an Analytical Paragraph [EN7.02]
Purpose, Audience and Form [EN8.01]

Speaking

Speak with confidence in a range of contexts, adapting their speech for a range of purposes and audiences
Apply vocabulary and syntax that enables them to communicate more complex meanings
Structure their talk clearly, using markers so that their listeners can follow the line of thought
Use illustrations, evidence and anecdote to enrich and explain their ideas
Use gesture, tone, pace and rhetorical devices for emphasis
Use visual aids and images to enhance communication
Vary word choices, including technical vocabulary, and sentence structure for different audiences
Use spoken standard English fluently in different contexts
Evaluate the effectiveness of their speech and consider how to adapt it to a range of situations n/a n/a
Collaborate by making different types of contributions to groups, adapting their speech to their listeners and the activity
Evaluate different views and modify their own views in the light of what others say
Sift, summarise and use the most important points
Take different roles in the organisation, planning and sustaining of groups
Speaking and Support the group to complete its tasks by varying contributions appropriately, clarifying and synthesising others’ ideas, taking them forward and
Listening building on them to reach conclusions, negotiating consensus or agreeing to differ
Make contributions relevant to the topic and take turns in discussion
Qualify or justify what they think after listening to others’ questions or accounts

Listening

Listen, understand and respond appropriately to others

Concentrate on and recall the main features of a talk, reading, radio or television programme
Identify the major elements of what is being said both explicitly and implicitly
Distinguish features of presentation where a speaker aims to explain, persuade, amuse or argue a case""
n/a n/a
Distinguish tone, undertone, implications and other signs of a speaker’s intentions
Identify when a speaker is being ambiguous or deliberately vague, glosses over points, uses and abuses evidence and makes unsubstantiated
statements
Ask questions and give relevant and helpful comments"

Understanding text

Use inference and deduction to find meaning beyond the literal

Construct connections between different parts of a text [for example, how stories begin and end, what has been included and omitted in information
writing] Implicit and Explicit [EN1.01]
Extract meaning beyond the literal, explaining how the choice of language and style affects implied and explicit meanings What is structure? [EN6.02]
Analyse and discuss alternative interpretations, ambiguity and allusion Implicit and Explicit [EN1.01]
n/a
Describe how ideas, values and emotions are explored and portrayed Connotations [EN6.03]
Criticize the perspectives offered on individuals, community and society Writing an Analytical Paragraph [EN7.02]
Evaluate that meanings are changed when texts are adapted to different media Evaluative Language [EN7.01]
Read and appreciate the scope and richness of complete novels, plays and poems
Understand and classify the main story into paragraphs using elements of the plot

Reading for Information

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 English Class 7 Nuggets

. Identify appropriate nuggets from the learning objective map below.

. Communicate the course name and nugget codes to students through MS Teams and work diaries.

Topic/Skill
Learning Objectives Mandatory Nuggets from each course
Strand

Reading: Similes [EN4.01]

Reading: Metaphors [EN4.02]
Reading: Personification [EN4.03]
Reading: Emotive Language [EN4.05]
Reading: Hyperbole [EN4.08]
Reading: Imperatives [EN4.09]
Assess how language is used in imaginative, original and diverse ways Reading: Onomatopoeia [EN4.10]
Identify how techniques, structure, forms and styles vary Reading: Rhetorical Questions [EN4.14]
Compare texts, looking at style, theme and language, and identifying connections andcontrasts Reading: Sensory Language [EN4.15]
Scan texts to find information. Reading: Symbolism [EN4.16]
Skim for gist and overall impression. Reading: Idioms [EN4.18]
Obtain specific information through detailed reading. Reading: Alliteration [EN4.20] n/a
Identify the values and assumptions in the texts Purpose, Audience and Form [EN8.01]
Reading Appraise the significance of the subject matter and the language Letters [EN9.01]
Categorize themes depicted in different cultural contexts [for example, how childhood is portrayed, references to oral or folk traditions] Articles [EN9.02]
Make connections and comparisons between texts from different cultures Speeches [EN9.04]
Read the text using appropriate intonation, pitch and style. Reports [EN9.07]
Literature Fiction writing [EN9.08]
Non fiction writing [EN9.10]
Connectives [EN5.01]
Narrative Structure [EN5.02]
Synthesising evidence - differences [EN1.04]
Synthesising evidence - similarities [EN1.05]

Reading

Identify words associated with reason, persuasion, argument, explanation, instruction and description.
Identify the use and effect of specialist vocabulary.
Employ and respond to the text in variety of styles. Letters [EN9.01]
Understand how writers use different structures to create character types, by building plot, coherently. Articles [EN9.02]
Interpret the text type as per demand of the situation and scene setting. Speeches [EN9.04]
Sentence starters [SPAG5.01]
Explore how poets use powerful forms of imagery including personification. Reports [EN9.07]
Phrases and Clauses [SPAG4.01]
Read and compare poetry that use different types of imagery, focusing on personification. Connectives [EN5.01]
Simple Sentences [SPAG4.02]
Comprehend and understand the contextual meaning of words adopted in the text for reference. Narrative Structure [EN5.02]
Compound Sentences [SPAG4.03]
Recite the poetic text using proper generic features. Reading: Similes [EN4.01]
Complex Sentences [SPAG4.04]
Understand and read the verses using proper rhyme and rhythm. Reading: Metaphors [EN4.02]
Relative Sentences [SPAG4.05]
Justify with reasoning the forms of sentences (complex, simple and exciting) applied and active verbs used and their effect in reading the text. Reading: Personification [EN4.03]
Minor Sentences [SPAG4.06]
Understand the features of quest adventure genre. Writing: Vocabulary [EN3.23]
Exhibit and illustrate the use of variety of rich vocabulary words. Fiction writing [EN9.08]
Differences between fact and opinion, bias and objectivity Non fiction writing [EN9.10]
Identify the characteristic features, at word, sentence and text level, of different types of texts
Engage with text that can be used to inform, persuade, mislead and sway the reader.

Writing

Writing: Similes [EN3.01]

Writing: Metaphors [EN3.02]
Writing: Personification [EN3.03]
Writing: Pathetic Fallacy [EN3.04]
Writing: Emotive Language [EN3.05]
Writing: Flattery [EN3.06]
Draw on their experience of good fiction, of different poetic forms and of reading, watching and performing in plays
Writing: Facts and Statistics [EN3.07]
Use imaginative vocabulary and varied linguistic and literary techniques
Writing: Hyperbole [EN3.08]
Exploit choice of language and structure to achieve particular effects and appeal to the reader
Writing: Imperatives [EN3.09]
Use a range of techniques and different ways of organising and structuring material to convey ideas, themes and characters Sentence starters [SPAG5.01]
Writing: Onomatopoeia [EN3.10]
Form sentences and paragraphs that express connections between information and ideas precisely [for example, cause and effect, comparison] Phrases and Clauses [SPAG4.01]
Writing: Rule of Three [EN3.12]
Use formal and impersonal language and concise expression Simple Sentences [SPAG4.02]
Writing: Repetition [EN3.13]
Consider what the reader needs to know and include relevant details Compound Sentences [SPAG4.03]
Writing: Rhetorical Questions [EN3.14]
Present material clearly, using appropriate layout, illustrations and organisation Complex Sentences [SPAG4.04]
Writing: Sensory Language [EN3.15]
Writing Develop logical arguments and cite evidence Relative Sentences [SPAG4.05]
Writing: Symbolism [EN3.16]
Use persuasive techniques and rhetorical devices Minor Sentences [SPAG4.06]
Writing: Irony/Sarcasm/Satire [EN3.17]
Anticipate reader reaction, counter opposing views and use language to gain attention and sustain interest Paragraphing [SPAG5.02]
Writing: Idioms [EN3.18]
Reflect on the nature and significance of the subject matter Formal and Informal Language [SPAG5.07]
Writing: Contrasting [EN3.19]
Form their own view, taking into account a range of evidence and opinions Standard English [SPAG5.08]
Writing: Alliteration [EN3.20]
Organise their ideas and information, distinguishing between analysis and comment Vocabulary Expansion [SPAG5.09]
Writing: Listing [EN3.21]
Judge how well the reader knows the topic
Writing: Anecdotes [EN3.22]
Plan, draft, redraft and proofread their work on paper and on screen
Writing: Vocabulary [EN3.23]
Judge the extent to which any or all of these processes are needed in specific pieces of writing
Counter Arguments [EN3.24]
Connectives [EN5.01]
Narrative Structure [EN5.02]
Writing an Analytical Paragraph [EN7.02]
Planning [EN8.02]
Proofreading [EN8.03]

Writing

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 English Class 7 Nuggets

. Identify appropriate nuggets from the learning objective map below.

. Communicate the course name and nugget codes to students through MS Teams and work diaries.

Topic/Skill
Learning Objectives Mandatory Nuggets from each course
Strand

Verbs [SPAG2.02]
Adjectives [SPAG2.03]
Comparative Adjectives [SPAG2.08]
Superlative Adjectives [SPAG2.09]
Analyse critically their own and others’ writing
Modal Verbs [SPAG3.05]
Identify regular patterns of spelling, word families, roots of words and derivations, including stem, prefix, suffix, inflection
Past Tense [SPAG3.01]
Apply their knowledge of word formation
Present Tense [SPAG3.02]
Spell increasingly complex polysyllabic words that do not conform to regular patterns
Future Tense [SPAG3.03]
Check their spelling for errors and use a dictionary when necessary
Speech punctuation [SPAG1.14]
Ensure that work is neat and clear
Punctuation quotations [SPAG1.15]
Write legibly, if their work is handwritten
Indirect speech [SPAG1.16]
Make full use of different presentational devices where appropriate
Common Homophones 1 [SPAGE1.01]
Recognize and use word classes or parts of speech and their grammatical functions
Common Homophones 2 [SPAGE1.02]
Writing Distinguish between the structure of phrases and clauses and how they can be combined to make complex sentences [for example, coordination n/a
Common Homophones 3 [SPAGE1.03]
and subordination]
Common Homophones 4 [SPAGE1.04]
Formulate different types of paragraphs
Near Homophones 1 [SPAGE1.05]
Use appropriate grammatical terminology to reflect on the meaning and clarity of individual sentences [for example, nouns, verbs, adjectives,
Near Homophones 2 [SPAGE1.06]
prepositions, conjunctions, articles].
Literature Prefixes [SPAG6.08]
Identify the structure of whole texts, including cohesion, openings and conclusions in different types of writing [for example, through the use of verb
Suffixes [SPAG6.07]
tenses, reference chains]
Definite and Indefinite Articles [SPAG2.10]
Use the full range of punctuation marks correctly to signal sentence structure, and to help the reader
Phrases and Clauses [SPAG4.01]
Identify word families, roots and origins of words
Simple Sentences [SPAG4.02]
Use appropriate terminology, including vowel, consonant, homophone and syllable.
Compound Sentences [SPAG4.03]
Complex Sentences [SPAG4.04]
Relative Sentences [SPAG4.05]
Minor Sentences [SPAG4.06]

Grammar Grammar

Adjectives [SPAG2.03]
Identify different parts of speech e.g. verbs (past, present, future- progressive –present participle)
Common Homophones 1 [SPAGE1.01]
Understand the use of verbs in texts of different kinds
Common Homophones 2 [SPAGE1.02]
Use time connectives in sentences
Writing: Similes [EN3.01] Common Homophones 3 [SPAGE1.03]
Apply noun phrases in sentences
Writing: Repetition [EN3.13] Common Homophones 4 [SPAGE1.04]
Practice punctuation marks correctly in writing
Writing: Alliteration [EN3.20] Near Homophones 1 [SPAGE1.05]
Practice adjectives
Writing: Metaphors [EN3.02] Near Homophones 2 [SPAGE1.06]
Use alliteration, similes, and repetition
Writing: Personification [EN3.03] Indirect speech [SPAG1.16]
Use figurative Language (personification, onomatopoeia and oxymoron)
Writing: Pathetic Fallacy [EN3.04] Speech punctuation [SPAG1.14]
State the rules of the reported forms of simple present sentences
Writing: Emotive Language [EN3.05] Punctuation quotations [SPAG1.15]
Change direct sentences into reported speech
Writing: Hyperbole [EN3.08] Modal Verbs [SPAG3.05]
Grammar Use and practice affixation (prefixes and suffixes).
Writing: Onomatopoeia [EN3.10] Phrases and Clauses [SPAG4.01]
Differentiate between and use homophones and homonyms.
Writing: Sensory Language [EN3.15] Simple Sentences [SPAG4.02]
Use synonyms in construction of sentences.
Writing: Symbolism [EN3.16] Compound Sentences [SPAG4.03]
Practice time connectives.
Writing: Irony/Sarcasm/Satire [EN3.17] Complex Sentences [SPAG4.04]
Use figurative Language (Personification, Metaphor, Onomatopoeia).
Writing: Idioms [EN3.18] Relative Sentences [SPAG4.05]
Use of reported speech in different texts.
Writing: Alliteration [EN3.20] Minor Sentences [SPAG4.06]
Understand sentence variety and use of direct speech and indirect speech.
Connectives [EN5.01] Passive and Active Voice [SPAG5.06]
Use conditional sentences (if clause).
Sentence variety [EN8.04] Subject-Verb Agreement [SPAG2.11]
Identify and use a variety of determiners (articles and demonstratives).
Prefixes [SPAG6.08]
Practice figurative language.
Suffixes [SPAG6.07]
Practice clauses and phrases (Main and Subordinate Clause).
Definite and Indefinite Articles [SPAG2.10]

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