Howcast -Learn the rules of capitalization from Gotham Writers' Workshop instructor Stephanie Paterik in this Howcast grammar video.

Pupil outcome: I can make a plan for writing a recount about a school trip. Key learning points: - A recount will involve you describing events and experiences in detail. - An expanded noun phrase is a group of words with no verb that...

Pupil outcome: I can use an adjective to compare nouns. Key learning points: - Adjectives are words that can compare nouns. - Comparing nouns is another way to describe them. - Adjectives most often compare common nouns.

Pupil outcome: I can know three new spellings for the 'ay' phoneme: 'a', 'eigh' and 'ey' Key learning points: - a', 'eigh' and 'ey' are alternative spellings for the 'ay' phoneme. - Words in word families often have similar spellings. -...

Pupil outcome: I can use two new spellings for the 'er' phoneme: 'or' and 'ear'. Key learning points: - 'ear' is a representation of the 'er' phoneme that can ben found at the beginning or middle of a word. - The 'or' representation of...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words containing three representations of the ‘oo’ phoneme: 'oo', 'ew' and 'u-e'. Key learning points: - ‘ew’ is a representation of the 'oo' phoneme that often comes at the end of a word. - The 'oo' phoneme...

Pupil outcome: I can write a sentence in cursive handwriting, using capital letters correctly. Key learning points: - A sentence always begins with a capital letter and a proper noun always has a capital letter. - After forming a capital...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words containing four representations of the ‘or’ phoneme: 'or', 'oor', 'au' and 'aw'. Key learning points: - ‘aw’ is a representation of the 'or' phoneme that often comes at the end of a word and sometimes in...

Pupil outcome: I can read and spell words containing four representations of the ‘or’ phoneme: 'or', 'oor', 'au' and 'aw'. Key learning points: - ‘aw’ is a representation of the 'or' phoneme that often comes at the end of a word and...

Pupil outcome: I can know three new spellings for the 'igh' phoneme: 'ie', 'y' and 'i'. Key learning points: - ‘y’ is the most common representation of the 'igh' phoneme when it appears at the end of a word. - ‘i’ is a representation of...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words using 'tion'. Key learning points: - tion' is the most common spelling of /shun/. - How to spell the common exception word: Monday. - Monday is a proper noun and is spelt using a capital letter. - A...

Pupil outcome: I can apply three new spellings for the 'ay' phoneme: 'a', 'eigh' and 'ey'. Key learning points: - 'a', 'eigh' and 'ey' are alternative spellings for the 'ay' phoneme. - Words in word families often have similar spellings....

Pupil outcome: I can know two new spellings for the 'oa' phoneme: 'o' and 'oe'. Key learning points: - 'o' and 'oe' are rarer representations of the 'oa' phoneme. - ‘oe’ is a representation of the 'oa' phoneme most commonly found at the...

Pupil outcome: I can choose appropriate adjectives to show the range of Paddington's emotions throughout the story. Key learning points: - A character's emotions can change at different points of the story. - An emotion describes how...

Pupil outcome: I can write facts about Floella Benjamin. Key learning points: - A fact is a statement of truth. - 'Coming to England' is about Floella Benjamin's life so it can be used to learn information and facts. - Two facts can be...

Pupil outcome: I can define and identify an adjective. Key learning points: - Adjectives are words that describe nouns. - Adjectives can describe singular or plural common nouns. - Adjectives can describe proper nouns. - An adjective...

Pupil outcome: I can read and spell words containing the three most common representations of the ‘er’ phoneme: 'er', 'ir' and 'ur'. Key learning points: - er', 'ir' and 'ur' are common representations of the 'er' phoneme. - How to spell...

Pupil outcome: I can write a sentence in cursive handwriting, using capital letters correctly. Key learning points: - A sentence always begins with a capital letter and a proper noun always has a capital letter. - After forming a capital...

Pupil outcome: I can read and spell words containing the three most common representations of the ‘oo’ phoneme: ‘oo’, ‘ew’ and ‘u-e’. Key learning points: - ‘ew’ is a representation of the 'oo' phoneme that often comes at the end of a...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -ery. Key learning points: - The suffix -ery often turns words into nouns. - When the root word is obvious, the suffix -ery is often used. - When the root word ends in 'e', remove the 'e'...

Pupil outcome: I can recognise and use nouns ending in -tion, -ity and -ness. Key learning points: - A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning and sometimes wordclass. - The suffixes -tion,...

Pupil outcome: I can use different handwriting styles for particular purposes. Key learning points: - Print handwriting is recommended for tasks where clarity, legibility and uniformity are essential. - Application forms and medical...

Pupil outcome: I can decide when to use cursive handwriting and can complete written tasks in cursive handwriting correctly. Key learning points: - Print and cursive are the two most common handwriting styles. - Tasks that require speed...

Pupil outcome: I can write an expanded noun phrase. Key learning points: - One adjective can be used to describe a noun. - Two adjectives can be used to describe a noun with more detail. - If two adjectives are used to describe a noun,...