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Pupil outcome: I can describe simple properties of paper and card in my designs. Key learning points: - Card is made of different layers of paper and comes from trees. - Card is used to make greetings cards because it is strong, sturdy,...

Pupil outcome: I can explore the theme of collaboration in the story. Key learning points: - A theme is a big idea or lesson that the author wants you to explore & understand through reading the story. - Readers can interpret themes and...

Pupil outcome: I can order the numbers from zero to 10. Key learning points: - Know the order of numbers will not change and will always be said in the same order (stable-order principle). - Know we can order numbers by counting. - Know...

Pupil outcome: I can describe school experiences, preferences and strengths using a range of adjectives, comparatives and superlatives and interesting vocabulary. Key learning points: - Comparative and superlative adverbs can be used to...

Pupil outcome: I can use ‘c’est’ and singular indefinite articles to describe what it is/that is. Key learning points: - The [e] sounds like 'je'. - The final 't' in 'c'est' is a silent final consonant but if followed by a vowel it is...

Pupil outcome: I can use representations to show that the number before a given number is one less and the number after a given number is one more. Key learning points: - The number before a given number is one less than it. - The number...

Pupil outcome: I can use known facts to find pairs of numbers that total 100 Key learning points: - Number facts to 10 can be applied to multiples of 10 - If 3 plus 2 is equal to 5 then 3 tens plus 2 tens is equal to 5 tens. - When you...

Pupil outcome: I can use the technique of rationalising the denominator to transform a fraction to an equivalent fraction. Key learning points: - Fractions should be given in their simplest term. - The denominator should be written as...

Pupil outcome: I can ask what you have and say what I have using ‘avoir’. Key learning points: - 'Avoir' means 'to have, having', 'j'ai' means 'I have', 'tu as' means 'you have'. - To ask a question, you can raise the pitch of your voice...

Pupil outcome: I can complete read aloud and translation tasks in the context of making plans. Key learning points: - When approaching read aloud tasks, take time to identify and mentally rehearse key sounds first. - When translating...

Pupil outcome: I can use the mathematical structures that underpin multiplication and division of negative integers. Key learning points: - Multiplication with negative numbers can be turned into a subtraction. - Division is the inverse...

Pupil outcome: I can use a range of adjectives in the comparative and superlative to enhance my descriptions of school life and preferences. Key learning points: - Comparative and superlative adjectives can be used to enhance opinions...