TALKING
ATTAINMENT TARGETS
In these attainment targets, pupils will:
 
STRANDS
LEVEL A
LEVEL B
LEVEL C
LEVEL D
LEVEL E

Conveying information, instructions and directions

Talk to convey a short, straightforward item of information, an instruction or a direction.

Talk to convey short, straightforward items of information, instructions or directions.

Talk to convey several items of straightforward information, instructions or directions.


Talk to convey items of information, instructions or directions.


Talk to convey information, instructions or directions which require the listener to make decisions and choices.


Talking in groups

Talk to others in a group led by a known adult or one-to-one activities, and with support contribute to the purpose of the activity.

Talk to others in a group led by a known adult, or in one-to-one activity and contribute appropriately to the purpose of the activity by responding when prompted by the adult.

Talk to others in a group or one-to-one activity, and contribute appropriately to the purpose of the activity by asking and answering questions.

Talk to others in a group or one-to-one activity, and contribute appropriately to the purpose of the activity by asking and answering questions relevantly and by making statements which show some awareness of the ideas of others.


Talk readily to others in a group or one-to-one activity, and contribute appropriately to the purpose of the activity by asking and answering questions relevantly, by commenting upon the ideas of others and by showing some awareness of their feelings.


Talking about ex-
periences, feelings
and
opinions

Talk readily about their own experiences and feelings.


Talk readily about their own and others' experiences and feelings.

Talk readily about their own and others' experiences, feelings or opinions, and take some account of the reactions of others.

Talk to a group or class giving a prepared oral presentation, or report to a group or class about experiences, feelings or opinions.

Talk to the class giving an ordered account of a topic such as an activity undertaken, a personal experience, an interest, feelings and opinions, or an account of a group discussion.


Talking about texts

Talk about a simple story, poem or dramatic text that has been heard or read, revealing some reaction to one aspect of it.

Talk about simple stores, poems or dramatic texts that have been heard or read, offering a personal response to the events or experiences of those involved in the text.

Talk about a range of stories, poems and dramatic texts that have been heard or read, offering a personal response to the feelings or attitudes of those involved in the text.

Talk about a wide range of stories, poems and dramatic texts that have been heard or read, offering a personal response to some of the more complex feelings or attitudes of those involved in the text.


Talk readily about a wide range of stories, poems and dramatic texts, showing some appreciation of the differing viewpoints of characters, or some awareness of what the author thinks about them.

Audience awareness

In the talking tasks above, talk clearly and audibly to peers and class teacher.

In the talking tasks above, talk clearly and audibly to peers and known adults.


In the talking tasks above, talk clearly and audibly to different audiences.


In the talking tasks above, talk clearly and audibly to different audiences, showing some sense of purpose and audience in pace of delivery.


In talking tasks above, talk clearly and audibly to different audiences, showing a sense of purpose and audience in pace and tone of delivery.


Knowledge about language
 

Show that they know, understand and can use at least the following terms: soft, slow, loud, quick, clear, voice.

Show that they know, understand and can use at least the following terms: discussion, instructions, directions.

Show that they know, understand and can use at least the following terms: introduction, conclusion; gesture, eye-contact; slang.


Show that they know, understand and can use at least the following terms: argument, statement, conversation, debate.




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