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In the Junior School we follow the English National Curriculum,
but with some modifications and additions, taking into account our
location and international profile. In this overview, it is not possible
to state all that is covered in each year in each subject, but we have
tried to give just a sample of the kind of work that goes on in each
year group, to give an idea of the different levels. |
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Literacy
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In each level we teach all the different aspects of Literacy; reading,
comprehension skills, spelling and phonic work, handwriting, creative
writing, writing for different genres, non-fiction work, and research. |
| Reception |
Children are introduced to the letters of the alphabet, the sounds
they make and how to write them. We use a cursive script from the beginning.
They enjoy stories and rhymes, and begin to learn how to read simple
words. |
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| Std 1 |
The children are encouraged to express themselves in
writing, using their phonic knowledge. They begin to read simple texts
and answer questions. They learn spelling patterns and how to use information
books. |
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| Std 2 |
The writing is more extended and used for different
purposes such as reports, stories, letters and lists etc. Some of the
different aspects of grammar are introduced, and reading is linked
more with comprehension work. |
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| Std 3 |
Comprehension work continues, with looking at different
types of texts. Correct sentence structure and other grammatical features
are important. The children are encouraged in their independent writing
of stories, plays, reports and poems. |
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| Std 4 |
The focus is on stories that are historical, fantasy,
raise issues, from other cultures, play scripts, and poems, both classic
and modern. Non-fiction work is developed in reports, articles, instructions
and discussion texts. |
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| Std 5 |
Comprehension work includes the development of literal, deductive
and inference skills. Writing skills are developed through the use
of persuasion in a text and being able to refine and edit. The understanding
of grammatical components develops, and students are given many opportunities
for reading for pleasure. |
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| Std 6 |
A wide range of texts, fiction and non-fiction, are used to develop
the children’s reading and comprehension skills still further.
They develop the ability to research different topics and present the
information well. Writing skills are used in a variety of contexts,
looking at a range of genres, and writing in a similar style, including
autobiographies. |
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