Year 7

Explore how writers evaluate texts, characters and ideas using specific language choices. Analyse evaluative words that show judgement, emotion and appreciation. Examine how evaluations are supported using evidence from the text or other sources. Compare evaluation in literary, persuasive and multimodal texts. Apply evaluation in short analytical responses.

Analyse how tone and formality shape meaning and reflect author perspective. Examine how language choices signal authority, bias or neutrality. Compare informal, formal and academic tones across different audiences. Explain how purpose influences tone selection. Support analysis with textual examples.

Identify how texts are structured differently depending on purpose. Examine structures such as chronology, cause–effect, taxonomy and comparison. Analyse how structure supports clarity and meaning. Use diagrams to map text organisation. Explain why authors choose particular structures.

Examine how cohesion guides readers through a text. Analyse topic sentences, overviews and concluding paragraphs. Identify sentence openers and connectives that signal structure. Edit paragraphs to improve flow and clarity. Apply cohesive devices in short writing tasks.

Apply strategies such as visualising, inferring, predicting and summarising. Analyse how readers monitor understanding while reading extended texts. Use evidence to justify interpretations. Compare literal and inferred meanings. Consolidate skills through analytical questions.

Analyse how characters, settings and events interact to create meaning. Examine narrative structure and authorial choices. Explore how changes to one element affect the whole text. Use short stories as models. Explain narrative impact in written responses.

Explore ideas, viewpoints and issues in short stories from varied contexts. Examine how historical, social and cultural settings shape meaning. Analyse character actions within context. Compare perspectives across texts. Support interpretations with evidence.

Form and justify opinions about characters, settings and events. Compare personal responses with others’ viewpoints. Use literary terminology accurately. Support claims with evidence. Engage in respectful discussion and written responses.

Examine how texts hold aesthetic and social value. Use metalanguage to discuss literary quality and impact. Compare texts or adaptations using agreed criteria. Evaluate how texts reflect values and ideas. Justify opinions clearly.

Plan, draft and edit an original narrative. Experiment with language features and narrative structure. Draw inspiration from studied texts. Revise for cohesion, imagery and clarity. Publish a polished narrative piece.

Identify figurative devices such as metaphor, imagery and personification. Analyse how these devices shape emotion and character. Examine examples from prose and poetry. Explain effects using literary terminology. Apply devices in short writing tasks.

Explore how allusions connect texts and ideas. Identify references to myths, history or popular culture. Analyse how shared knowledge deepens meaning. Explain author intent behind allusions. Support analysis with evidence.

Analyse sound, rhythm and imagery in poetry. Use metalanguage to explain poetic techniques. Examine poems from diverse contexts. Explain how language shapes mood and meaning. Write analytical responses.

Examine complex interactions between narrative elements. Analyse how context influences character decisions. Compare texts from different cultures. Explain how authors construct meaning. Support ideas with examples.

Compare ideas and viewpoints across genres. Analyse structural and language differences. Identify genre conventions. Explain how genre shapes meaning. Present comparisons in structured responses.

Analyse how visual techniques create perspective. Examine angle, distance, vectors and salience. Compare advertisements and visual narratives. Explain how viewers are positioned. Use visual metalanguage accurately.

Explain how dialogue, imagery and devices influence reader response. Analyse characterisation and emotional impact. Use examples from texts and adaptations. Justify interpretations with evidence. Write analytical responses.

Write structured analytical responses to literature. Organise ideas logically using paragraphs. Support claims with quotations. Edit for clarity and precision. Demonstrate depth of analysis.

Create imaginative texts using studied devices. Experiment with imagery, sentence variation and voice. Plan writing with purpose and audience in mind. Draft and refine ideas. Publish a creative piece.

Plan and deliver an interpretive oral presentation. Explain themes or literary devices clearly. Use structured sequencing and voice control. Incorporate textual evidence. Reflect using peer feedback.

Analyse structures used in informational texts. Identify classification, comparison and explanation patterns. Examine how ideas are organised. Explain how structure aids understanding. Apply knowledge to unfamiliar texts.

Examine how cause–effect relationships are constructed. Analyse problem–solution structures. Explore chronology and extended metaphors. Map relationships visually. Explain connections clearly.

Investigate specialist and technical vocabulary. Distinguish between everyday and academic meanings. Analyse vocabulary in subject texts. Practise precise word choice. Apply vocabulary in writing.

Explore how word origins support meaning and spelling. Break words into prefixes, roots and suffixes. Analyse how meaning changes. Improve spelling accuracy. Apply knowledge in context.

Analyse how clause structures extend ideas. Compare simple, complex and compound-complex sentences. Experiment with sentence construction. Apply complexity deliberately in writing. Edit for clarity.

Examine how tense consistency supports clarity. Identify tense shifts in texts. Edit writing to correct errors. Apply consistent tense across paragraphs. Improve precision in writing.

Examine colons, brackets and semicolons. Analyse how punctuation affects meaning. Apply punctuation in sentences and paragraphs. Edit texts for accuracy. Strengthen clarity and control.

Plan extended writing using logical sequencing. Group ideas using structure and transitions. Support claims with evidence. Draft organised texts. Revise for coherence.

Construct analytical paragraphs using structured models. Develop clear points supported by evidence. Explain and link ideas logically. Edit for academic tone. Build analytical fluency.

Write extended informative or persuasive texts. Apply appropriate structures and vocabulary. Use evidence effectively. Edit for cohesion and tone. Publish a final piece.

Examine how technology affects reading and writing. Analyse digital and multimodal texts. Explore interactive features. Explain changes in meaning-making. Evaluate effectiveness.

Plan oral and multimodal presentations for different audiences. Select appropriate structures and visuals. Align language with purpose. Organise ideas clearly. Prepare presentation materials.

Develop control of voice features. Practise pacing, tone and clarity. Engage audience effectively. Use feedback to improve delivery. Demonstrate confident presentation skills.

Revise sentence structures and tense use. Edit writing for clarity and flow. Identify and correct errors. Strengthen sentence control. Improve overall quality.

Consolidate punctuation conventions. Apply punctuation accurately in editing tasks. Focus on meaning and clarity. Correct errors independently. Prepare for assessment.

Identify and correct confusing words. Apply root knowledge to refine meaning. Improve accuracy in context. Strengthen academic vocabulary. Edit writing for precision.

Revise cohesive devices and paragraph transitions. Edit extended texts for flow. Improve logical sequencing. Apply cohesion strategies consistently. Consolidate writing skills.

Create a multimodal text combining visuals and language. Apply appropriate structures and design choices. Draft and revise content. Integrate skills across modes. Publish a final product.

Review analytical reading strategies. Respond to texts using metalanguage. Justify interpretations with evidence. Compare viewpoints. Prepare for final assessment.

Plan, draft and publish a major writing task. Choose an appropriate genre. Apply structure, cohesion and vocabulary skills. Edit independently. Demonstrate cumulative learning.