English Literacy (Year 1)

The Literacy course in Year 1 develops pupils’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through structured lessons and creative activities. Children build on their phonics knowledge to read and write increasingly complex words and sentences. The course encourages comprehension, storytelling, vocabulary growth, and confident expression, fostering a love for language and communication.
Key Focus Areas
Reading simple texts with fluency and understanding
Writing short sentences with correct punctuation and spacing
Expanding vocabulary and using descriptive language
Listening and responding to stories, instructions, and discussions
Retelling stories, expressing ideas, and sequencing events
Beginning to plan and organize ideas for writing