Primary Curriculum Resources | English

Use our reading lists as a starting point for choosing quality texts to read aloud to children, to use as an anchor for planning or for enhancing provision in your classroom libraries. Our lists are split into four categories: Contemporary fiction, literary heritage, poetry and playscripts and non-fiction. Please note:  Many of the texts we have suggested are, of course, also suitable in other year groups.

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Download these documents (from Y1-6) to plan key questions against programmes of study and content domains, and to briefly record children's responses.
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Use this resource to record how a child is engaging with reading. For example, attitude, comprehension, participation, fluency and stamina.
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This resource has been designed for English Subject Leaders, and focuses on elements such as the unique child, enabling environments and learning & development.
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These are a convenient way to keep track of pupils' writing skills and identify next steps. Some teachers have been using them when they are marking to inform planning for the whole class or guided writing groups. One suggestion is to put pupils' initials  (and possibly the date) as you mark but see what works for you!  
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