English Reading Comprehension Conceptual 6–9 yrs

Expressive and Sensory Language

表达性与感官语言

Description

Recognise recurring literary language in stories and poetry, identify words and phrases that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses, and discuss favourite words and phrases

Mastery Evidence
  • Spot recurring story language such as 'Once upon a time' and 'happily ever after'
  • Identify sensory words and phrases in a poem: 'the icy wind howled'
  • Share a favourite word or phrase from a story and explain why it appeals
Assessment Prompt

When your child reads a poem or a story with vivid language, can they pick out a phrase they really liked — and tell you why it works well or how it made them feel?