Reading

• Read correctly words designated for Entry Level 3
• Identify, understand and extract the main points and ideas in and from texts
• Identify different purposes of straightforward texts
• Use effective strategies to find the meaning of words (e.g. a dictionary, working out meaning from context; using knowledge of different word types)
• Understand organisational features and use them to locate relevant information (e.g. contents, index, menus, tabs and links)

Writing

• Spelling, punctuation and grammar
  • Use a range of punctuation correctly (e.g. full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, commas)
  • Form irregular plurals
  • Use mostly correct grammar (e.g. subject-verb agreement, consistent use of tense, definite and indefinite articles)
  • Use the first, second and third place letters to sequence words in alphabetical order
  • Spell correctly words designated for Entry Level 3 (see Appendix of the document whose link is given on the first page)
• Writing composition
  • Communicate information, ideas and opinions clearly and in a logical sequence (e.g. chronologically, by task)
  • Write text of an appropriate level of detail and of appropriate length (including where this is specified)
  • Use appropriate format and structure when writing straightforward texts, including the appropriate use of headings and bullet points
  • Write in compound sentences and paragraphs where appropriate
  • Use language appropriate for purpose and audience