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  • English // Writing Composition

    Simple Stories with Beginning and Ending

    Write simple narratives by sequencing sentences to describe events in order; narrate a single event or linked events with a beginning, middle, and ending or…

    Ages 5 to 7Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Writing to inform

    Compose informative or explanatory texts using drawing, dictating, or writing that name a topic and supply some information about it

    Ages 5 to 7Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Responding to Writing Feedback

    With teacher guidance, re-read own writing aloud to check it sounds right; listen and respond to questions and suggestions from teacher or peers to add detail…

    Ages 5 to 7Thinking skill
  • English // Writing Composition

    Writing opinions

    Compose opinion pieces using drawing, dictating, or writing that name a topic or book and state a preference or opinion about it

    Ages 5 to 7Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Shared Research Projects

    Participate in shared research and writing projects; recall information from experiences or gather information from sources to answer a question

    Ages 5 to 9Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Sharing and Publishing Your Writing

    Read own writing aloud clearly enough to be heard by peers and the teacher; use digital tools to produce and publish writing

    Ages 5 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Building Writing Stamina

    Write about real events and for different purposes, developing stamina for sustained writing across genres beyond narrative (e.g., recounts, letters…

    Ages 6 to 7Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Revising and editing

    Proof-read own writing to check for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation; evaluate and revise writing with teacher/peer support, re-reading to ensure…

    Ages 6 to 7Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Planning Ideas Before Writing

    Plan before writing by saying aloud or noting down what will be written, writing down ideas and key words, and encapsulating ideas sentence by sentence before…

    Ages 6 to 10Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Writing Poetry

    Write poetry, exploring patterns of language, rhyme and rhythm, and learning poems by heart for recitation with appropriate intonation

    Ages 6 to 7Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Basic Informational Writing

    Compose informative or explanatory texts that introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section

    Ages 6 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Structured Opinion Writing

    Compose opinion pieces that introduce a topic, state a clear point of view, provide organised reasons linked with connecting words, and include a concluding…

    Ages 6 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Revising and editing (age 7+)

    Evaluate and edit writing by assessing effectiveness, proposing changes to grammar and vocabulary for consistency, and proof-reading for spelling, grammar and…

    Ages 7 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Organising Writing into Paragraphs

    Organise writing into paragraphs, grouping related material around a theme, and use simple organisational devices such as headings and sub-headings in…

    Ages 7 to 10Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Narrative Writing

    Write narratives with developed settings, characters and plot, using dialogue and description to develop experiences and show character responses to situations

    Ages 7 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Rehearsing and Varying Sentences

    Compose and rehearse sentences orally before writing, progressively building varied and rich vocabulary and an increasing range of sentence structures including…

    Ages 7 to 8Method
  • Science // Animals of the World

    Animals Everywhere

    Know that animals live all over the world — on land, in water, and in the air — and that every continent, even icy Antarctica, is home to animals, each suited…

    Ages 5 to 7Concept
  • Science // Animals of the World

    Animal Homes

    Know that animals make or find many different kinds of homes — birds build nests, rabbits dig burrows, bees live in hives, hermit crabs use empty shells…

    Ages 5 to 7Concept
  • Science // Animals of the World

    How Animals Have Babies

    Know that different animals have their babies in different ways — some lay eggs (birds, reptiles, fish, insects), some give birth to live young (most mammals)…

    Ages 5 to 7Concept
  • Science // Animals of the World

    Wild, Farm & Pet Animals

    Understand the difference between wild animals, farm animals, and pets — wild animals find their own food and shelter in nature; farm animals are kept by people…

    Ages 5 to 7Concept
  • Science // Animals of the World

    Nocturnal Animals

    Know that some animals are nocturnal — active at night and sleeping during the day — and that nocturnal animals often have special features like big eyes (owls…

    Ages 5 to 7Concept
  • Science // Animals of the World

    Animal Camouflage

    Know that many animals use camouflage — colours and patterns that help them blend into their surroundings — to hide from predators or to sneak up on prey, like…

    Ages 5 to 7Concept
  • Science // Animals of the World

    Animal Record-Holders

    Know some of the world's animal record-holders — the blue whale is the largest animal ever, the cheetah is the fastest land animal, the bee hummingbird is the…

    Ages 5 to 7Concept
  • Science // Animals of the World

    Polar Animals

    Explore animals of the Arctic and Antarctic — polar bears, Arctic foxes, and walruses in the north; penguins, seals, and albatrosses in the south — and…

    Ages 7 to 9Concept