Oxford Reading Tree, TreeTops and the Curriculum for Excellence

Oxford Reading Tree, 

TreeTops and the 

Curriculum for Excellence 

A guide to everybody’s favourite reading 

programme in Scotland (P1-P7) 

www.oxfordprimary.co.uk

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Contents 

Introduction ..................................................................3 

Oxford Reading Tree and 

Curriculum for Excellence – a perfect fit ...........4 

At-a-glance guide to 

Oxford Reading Tree resources ..............................5 

The Curriculum for Excellence promotes .....6-7 

Comprehensive Teaching Support ..................8-9 

Listening and Talking ........................................10-11 

Reading .................................................................12-13 

Writing ..................................................................14-15 

Breadth and Variety .........................................16-17 

Curriculum for Excellence Detailed 

Outcomes Grids 

Listening and Talking ........................................18-19 

Reading .................................................................20-21 

Writing ..................................................................22-23 

Project X .....................................................Back Cover 

Contact Us .................................................Back Cover 

This guide has been put together to 

show you how Oxford Reading Tree 

and TreeTops resources, from P1-P7, fit 

with the outcomes of the Curriculum 

for Excellence. 

If you cannot find what you are 

looking for in this guide or would like 

to discuss your requirements with 

your local Oxford Primary Educational 

Sales Representative (see the back 

cover for their contact details) or call 

01536 452610. 


Oxford Reading Tree, 

including TreeTops, provides 

resources developed to 

teach reading in structured 

steps through the Early, First 

and Second Levels of the 

Curriculum for Excellence. 

In keeping with the 


the rich resources that 

Oxford Reading Tree 

provides enable all learners 

to achieve aspirational 

goals and maximise in the 

area of literacy. 

This chart shows the 

correlation between Oxford 

Reading Tree Stages and the 


and 5-14 Levels. 

Oxford Reading Tree can be 

used to support you in your 

teaching of literacy and the 

wider curriculum. 

Oxford Reading 

Tree Stage 

Curriculum for 

Excellence Level 

Correlation Chart 

Order Hotline: 01536 452610 

5-14 Level Year Age 

Stage 1 Early A Primary 1 4-5 

Stage 1+ Early A Primary 1 4-5 



Stage 4 First A Primary 1 4-5 

Stage 5 First A Primary 1/2 4-5, 5-6 

Stage 6 First A Primary 2 5-6 

Stage 7 First A/B Primary 2 5-6 

Stage 8 First A/B Primary 2/3 5-6, 6-7 

Stage 9 First A/B Primary 2/3 5-6, 6-7 

Stage 10 First B Primary 3 6-7 

Stage 11 First B/C Primary 3/4 6-7, 7-8 

Stage 12 First/Second B/C Primary 5 8-9 

Stage 13 Second C/D Primary 5/6 8-9, 9-10 

Stage 14 Second D Primary 6 9-10 

Stage 15 Second D Primary 7 10-11 

Stage 16 Second Within E Primary 7 10-11 

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Oxford Reading Tree and the Curriculum for 

Excellence – a perfect fit! 

phonics 

fiction 

non-fiction 

narrative non-fiction 

poetry 

rhyming stories 

Floppy’s Phonics 

Fiction and 

Non-fiction 

Traditional 

Tales 

Floppy’s Sounds 

and Letters 

Series 

Songbirds 

Phonics by 

Julia Donaldson 

All Stars for 

gifted and 

talented 

readers 


Tree True Stories 

Glow-worms 

Poetry 

plays 

interactive software 

audio CDs 

games and puppets 

workbooks 

graphic novels 

Classic Biff, 

Chip and Kipper 

Stories 

Fireflies 

Non-fiction 

TreeTops 

Graphic Novels 

Careful progression and levelling you can trust 

Oxford Reading Tree is carefully levelled into trusted Oxford Reading Tree stages (Stage 1 to Stage 16). 

This enables children to progress up through the stages. There is a breadth of resources at each stage to allow 

them to consolidate their learning. Oxford Reading Tree resources are also matched to book bands*. 

*Book Bands for Guided Reading is produced by the Institute of Education, University of London and is used by 

many UK schools and publishers to level and organise reading books for guided reading. 

www.oxfordprimary.co.uk 

myths and legends 

junior fiction and 

non-fiction 

writing 

comprehension 


Non-fiction 


Myths and 

Legends 


Tree Stories for 

Writing 


Fiction 


Time Chronicles

Inter-disciplinary 

Learning 

Opportunities 

Differentiated 

Practice 

Partner/ 

Group work 

Collaboration 

Whole Class 

Teaching 

Higher Reading 

Skills 

ICT Component 

Writing 

Reading 

Talking & 

Listening 

Phonics 

Learning 

through play 

Curriculum for 

Excellence Level 


Floppy’s Phonics Early, First 4 4 4 4 

Classic Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories Early, First 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 

Floppy’s Phonics Sounds and 

Early, First 

Letters – NEW 

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 

Traditional Tales – NEW Early, First 4 4 4 4 4 4 

Biff, Chip and Kipper Decode and 

Early, First 

Develop Stories – NEW 

4 4 4 4 4 4 

Songbirds Phonics Early, First 4 4 4 4 4 4 

Snapdragons Variety Fiction Early, First 4 4 

Fireflies Non-fiction Early, First 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 

Glow-worms Poetry Early, First, Second 4 4 

Stories for Writing Early, First 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 

All Stars – for gifted and talented Early, First 4 4 



Fiction and Non-fiction First, Second 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 

Myths and Legends First, Second 4 4 * 4 4 * 4 * 

4 

Graphic Novels Second 4 4 * 4 4 * 4 * 

4 

Classics Second 4 4 * 4 4 * 4 * 

4 

Time Chronicles First, Second 4 4 4 

True Stories First, Second 4 4 * 4 4 * 4 * 

4 

Comprehension First, Second 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 

StoryWriter First, Second 4 4 4 4 4 

More Oxford Primary resources 

Project X – Get Boys Reading Early, First, Second 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 

Read Write Inc. – Ruth Miskin’s Phonics Early, First, Second 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 

Wolf Hill – Reluctant Readers First, Second 4 4 4 4 

*Some stories 

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The Curriculum for Excellence 

promotes: 

enjoyment and choice 

tools for listening and talking, 

reading and writing 

finding and using information 

Enjoyment and choice 

Stage 2, Floppy’s Phonics Fiction – Jack 

Finding and using information 

Oxford Reading Tree and TreeTops is perfect 

for teaching pupils how to source relevant 

information, with hundreds of different 

texts, across a range of different media. 

understanding, analysing 

and evaluating 

creating texts 



and TreeTops provides 

your pupils with the 

variety they need 

to develop a love of 

reading. 

Including Floppy’s Phonics, 

classic Biff, Chip and 

Kipper stories and a 

fantastic range of stories 

from Stage 1 to Stage 

16, written by best-loved 

children’s authors. 

Tools for listening and talking, reading, 

and writing 

Everything you need to develop listening and talking, reading 

and writing skills. Including software, books, CD-ROMs, audio 

CDs, puppets, games and big talkabout cards. 

Stories for Writing and MagicPage include opportunities for 

developing these vital skills with high-quality videos, images, 

audio and stories on screen. 

TreeTops Comprehension is full of ideas and activities to 

encourage children to discuss and explore the featured texts. 

Stage 6, Floppy’s Phonics Non-fiction – Giant Animals

Understanding, analysing and evaluating 

Oxford Reading Tree and TreeTops are perfect for your pupils to develop their understanding, analysing 

and evaluating skills. There are stories with familiar settings your children can relate to; detailed 

illustrations that support each story and plenty of questions in the cover notes and teacher’s notes for 

every title to help develop these skills. 

Stage 2 Classic Biff, Chip and Kipper Story – What a Bad Dog! 

TreeTops StoryWriter guides your juniors 

through five simple steps to creating 

their own stories. 

Including ideas 

for characters, 

setting and plots, 

vocabulary and 

language advice 

and support 

for editing and 

rewriting the 

story. 

Creating texts 

There are plenty of opportunities for your pupils to 

create their own texts using Oxford Reading Tree’s wide 

range of resources. 

Stories for Writing - Unlock the power of 

storytelling with Pie Corbett 

Brand new Stories for Writing takes your pupils through 

Pie Corbett’s unique teaching sequence to empower 

them to tell and write their own stories. With electronic 

versions of best-loved picture books, videos of Pie acting 

out his version of every story and editable story maps 

Stories for Writing provides everything children need to 

become confident, and motivated writers. 

Sample screen from Stories for Writing – Pie Corbett video 


Free 

with every 

pack 

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Comprehensive Teacher’s Support 

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Oxford Reading Tree Teacher’s Handbook for Scotland 

A handy guide packed full of ideas and support to get the best out 

of Scotland’s favourite reading programme. 

This guide includes: 

Grids matching Oxford Reading Tree to the Curriculum for Excellence 

Sample lesson plans 

Guidance for Assessment is for Learning 

School case studies 

Fun facts about Oxford Reading Tree, the characters and 

series creators Roderick Hunt and Alex Brychta 

Oxford Reading Tree Assess & Progress 

Easy-to-use assessment toolkit with everything you 

need to assess your pupils’ reading skills and support 

Assessment is for Learning 

Powerful next-step advice and activities help you 

support every child’s reading progress 

All materials linked to Curriculum for Excellence Levels 

“ This resource is an outstanding example of how to carry out valid, accurate 

assessment, and it corresponds with Curriculum for Excellence statements very closely. ” 

Louise Ballantyne, Project Manager for Literacy - Learning & Teaching Scotland 

“ The resources are very easy to use and administer which is so important in a busy school 

environment. The assessment is child friendly and stress free. It gave teachers an accurate measure 

of reading abilities, knowledge of books, comprehension and book level for each child and we would 

highly recommend this resource to any school. Kathleen Cairns, Winton PS, North Ayrshire 

” 

Free Teaching Notes with every pack 

All Oxford Reading Tree and TreeTops packs come with a FREE set of teaching 

notes – providing you with support and outcomes for every book. 

For every title in the pack, teaching notes include: 

Group and independent reading activities to practise 

word recognition and comprehension skills 

Ideas for listening, talking and drama activities 

Ideas for writing activities 

Assessment focuses 

Ideas for cross-curricular activities and links to 

other titles 

High-frequency charts 

Curriculum coverage charts 


P1-3 

assessment

Helping you deliver the Curriculum for Excellence with your favourite resources 

Stories for Writing Teaching Support 

Stories for Writing comes with brand new flexible 

Oxford Planning software. 

The Planning CD-ROM is a flexible resource with up 

to six weeks’ worth of literacy lesson plans for each 

picture book. Including matching grids linked to the 

Curriculum for Excellence. 

You can edit and personalise the plans to suit your 

needs and print or save them. Ideas for cross-curricular 

teaching, take-home activities and extra printable 

resource sheets are also included. 

There is also helpful guidance for using Stories for Writing 

with a mixed-age class. Ideal for small schools. There is a teacher’s 

handbook for each age group with a comprehensive selection of 

PCMs, lesson plans and guidance. 

TreeTops Teacher’s Handbook for Scotland 

This must have resource provides you with everything you need to know 

for using TreeTops to teach reading and support writing, with juniors. 

This new handbook includes: 

Clear guidance on how the TreeTops 

resources work together 

Key reading skills checklists, simple 

Assessment is for Learning for each Stage 

and Curriculum for Excellence Level 


Comprehension PCMs 

To accompany your favourite Biff, 

Chip and Kipper stories these 

Comprehension PCMs are packed 

full of activities to help you teach 

the five key comprehension strategies – 

(prediction, questioning, summarising, visualising 

and clarifying). 

These resource sheets are perfect for teaching your 

pupils the comprehension skills needed to gain a 

confident understanding of each text. 


Detailed information on 

TreeTops Levelling 

Useful case studies 

Comprehension PCMs 

Cross-curricular ideas and support 


Comprehension 

TreeTops Comprehension includes a 

wide range of ideas and activities 

for you to help develop your 

juniors comprehension 

skills. Linked to popular 

TreeTops titles these 

activities help teach 

the five key 

comprehension 

strategies. 

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Listening and Talking 

From early pre-reading and language development through to fluent reading, all our 

resources provide real opportunities to develop listening and talking. 

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Listening 

Oxford Reading Tree and TreeTops 

recognise the importance of 

developing children’s listening skills. 

Packed full of resources and materials 

designed to engage your pupils and 

progress these vital skills. 

These include audio CDs of favourite 

Biff, Chip and Kipper stories; interactive 

software with videos, sound effects 

and audio and Big Talkabout cards, for 

introducing characters and settings to 

early readers. 

MagicPage screenshot 

Talking 

Part of the magic of Oxford Reading Tree is to give children a real story experience allowing 

them to build a rich vocabulary. The stories’ familiar settings and the humorous illustrations 

create the opportunity for 

plenty of discussion. All this 

is backed up with plenty of 

teaching support. 

TreeTops continues to develop 

your children’s talking skills 

with a wide 

range of 

activities linked 

to every title to 

fuel discussion 

and develop a 

rich vocabulary. 


Stage 2, Classic Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories – The Toys’ Party

A wealth of resources to develop listening and talking skills 

MagicPage 

MagicPage includes high 

quality videos linked to the 

story’s theme, interviews 

with Roderick Hunt and 

Alex Brychta and the chance 

to hot-seat best-loved characters. 

Stories for Writing 

Unlock the power of storytelling with Pie Corbett 

Pie Corbett’s unique teaching sequence involves children 

in storytelling so they can understand and remember 

language patterns and story structure. Children will 

listen to Pie Corbett telling his own version of each 

story, and then with the support of the story maps 

and videos with actions go on to tell their own. 


Games develop children’s 

listening, speaking, 

negotiating and 

social skills through 

structured play. 

Puppets 

encourage 

role play 

and hotseating. 

Drama 



Tree and TreeTops 

provide ideas and 

activities for drama 

to deepen children’s 

understanding of story. 

Phonic readers, rhyming 

stories, poetry and songs 

provide children with 

opportunities to 

enjoy the patterns, 

sounds and rhythms 

of language and 

develop their 

understanding. 

Playscripts develop 

reading with 

expression and 

listening for cues 

through drama. 

For detailed chart matching our resources to the Curriculum for Excellence Listening and 

Talking Outcomes see pages 18 - 19. 

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Reading 

Oxford Reading Tree teaches children to read through finely graded 

and progressive stages. The wide range of stories, writing styles, 

genres and illustrations covered by Oxford Reading Tree is guaranteed 

to motivate all your children. TreeTops continues to inspire a love 

of reading with a broad and rich mix of fiction – including graphic 

novels, myths and legends and abridged classics as well as engaging 

non-fiction and intriguing true stories. 

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Word recognition 

using systematic phonics from the earliest stages 

of reading. 

Floppy’s Phonics Sounds and Letters 

Systematic phonics teaching programme developed 

by phonics expert Debbie Hepplewhite. Includes all 

of the teaching resources you need. 

Floppy’s Phonics Fiction 

and Non-fiction 

72 fully decodable 

titles to practise 

phonic skills - 

featuring much 

loved characters. 

Traditional Tales 

40 fully decodable stories. Children can read 

these enchanting tales for themselves. 

Songbirds 

60 delightful decodable 

stories written by 

Children’s Laureate 

Julia Donaldson – 

make phonics fun! 


Language comprehension 

Oxford Reading Tree and TreeTops teaches language comprehension 

alongside word recognition skills so that children can understand and 

enjoy real and meaningful stories. 

Classic Biff, Chip and 

Kipper stories are fun 

stories with familiar 

settings, real-life 

scenarios and 

humorous illustrations. 

Includes new Decode 

and Develop. 36 new 

adventures. 


MagicPage – Biff, Chip 

and Kipper on your 

interactive whiteboard, 

combines favourite 

stories with comprehension, phonics 

and listening and talking activities. 

Snapdragons Variety Fiction and Fireflies non-fiction – allow children 

to explore a variety of writing styles and text type and extend their 

reading skills and understanding. 

TreeTops Comprehension teaches all five key comprehension 

strategies to deepen their understanding and develop their vital 

comprehension skills. 

TreeTops develop your junior’s comprehension skills further still 

through the broad range of reading materials and supporting 

teaching materials. 

Stage 10 Snapdragons – The Crow and the Pearl 

For detailed chart matching our resources to the Curriculum for Excellence Reading Outcomes 

see pages 20 – 21. 


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Writing 

Oxford Reading Tree and TreeTops provide a wealth of resources to raise your children’s 

writing standards. 

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Unlock the power of storytelling 

with Pie Corbett 

Stories for Writing combines award-winning picture books 

and Pie Corbett’s brilliant Talk for Writing techniques to raise 

children’s writing standards. Children immerse themselves in 

these award-winning children’s picture books and listen to Pie 

Corbett tell his own innovated version of the story. With the 

support of story maps, actions and videos children then 

go on to tell their own versions of the story unlocking 

their real writing potential. 

Classic Biff Chip and Kipper Stories 

The classic Biff, Chip and Kipper stories provide a familiar context for children 

to start writing their own stories. The Magic Key adventures at Stage 5 

provide the perfect springboard 

into creative writing. 


Stage 6 Classic Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories – Land of the Dinosaurs

MagicPage 

MagicPage offers great 

stimulus materials for shared 

writing, including the ability 

to write your own versions 

of each featured story. 

It includes plenty of 

follow up ideas for 

individual and group 

writing activities in 

the accompanying 

I Can workbooks. 


40 fully decodable 

stories from around 

the world. Include 

a story map in 

every book to 

fuel children’s 

writing. 

TreeTops Comprehension 

Offers a range of writing activities to 

support children’s responses to popular 

TreeTops texts. These 

activities provide 

opportunities for 

your juniors to write 

for a variety of 

purposes including 

their own pleasure. 

eFireflies 

Non-fiction 

Enables children to 

create their own 

non-fiction text 

types as they explore 

these intriguing 

topics on-screen. 


Oxford Reading Tree MagicPage CD-ROM Year 2/P3, Land of the Dinosaurs 

TreeTops StoryWriter 

StoryWriter guides your juniors through five 

simple steps to creating their own stories. 

Including ideas for characters, 

setting and plots, vocabulary 

and language advice and 

support for editing and 

rewriting the story. 

There are writing activities suggested in the free Teaching Notes that accompany 

each book throughout the Oxford Reading Tree and TreeTops strands. 

For detailed chart matching our resources to the Curriculum for Excellence Writing Outcomes 

see page 22. 

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Floppy’s Phonics 

Fiction and Non-fiction 

Stage 1+ 

to 6 

Decodable Biff, Chip and Kipper 

stories that enable your pupils to 

practise phonics skills with their 

favourite characters. Now with 

stunning photographic decodable 

non-fiction. 

Need No. of titles 

Phonics 72 

Classic Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories 

Snapdragons Variety Fiction 

Glow-worms Poetry 

16 

Stage 1+ 

to 9 

Stage 1+ 

to 10 

Stage 1+ 

to 11 

Denotes software available 

Follow Biff, Chip, Kipper, Floppy 

and Friends on their exciting Magic 

Key adventures… the discovery of 

The Magic Key at Stage 5 opens 

the door to magical worlds. 


Fiction 231 

A rich-mix of fiction for breadth 

and variety giving your children 

access to different writing styles, 

fonts, illustrators and authors 

perfect for vocabulary and 

language enrichment. 


Variety 

Fiction 

60 

Poetry children will love to 

read for themselves. Perfect for 

exploring language and extending 

vocabulary. 


Variety 

Poetry 

42 

Songbirds Phonics 

Stage 1+ 

to 6 


Ages 4–7 


Fireflies Non-fiction 

Stage 1+ 

to 10 

Decodable stories written by 

best-selling author of The Gruffalo, 

Julia Donaldson, make phonics 

fun! These are perfect for focused 

phonic practice. 


Phonics 60 

Unlock the power of storytelling 

with Pie Corbett to raise writing 

standards for all your pupils. 


Writing – 

Software 

Eye-catching and intriguing 

non-fiction with strong crosscurricular 

links covering popular 

topics to engage every child. 


Variety 

Non-Fiction 

Oxford Reading Tree MagicPage 

Stage 1+ 

to 9 

90 

Bring Biff, Chip, Kipper and 

Floppy to life on your interactive 

whiteboard as you and your 

children explore much-loved 

stories together. Perfect for 

speaking and listening, phonic and 

language comprehension. 


Interactive 

Software 

3 Handbooks 

9 Picture Books 

3 CD-ROMs 

3 Planning 

CD-ROMs 

3 CD-ROMS


Ages 4–7 

TreeTops Non-fiction 

Stage 9 

to 16 

66 engaging and clearly levelled 

non-fiction titles to broaden your 

juniors reading experience. Ideal 

for Interdisciplinary learning. 


Non-fiction 66 

TreeTops Myths and Legends 

Stage 9 

to 16 

TreeTops Time Chronicles 

Stage 10 

to 11 

Fully decodable traditional tales 

children can read themselves. 


Fiction 40 

Fabulous retellings of the oldest 

stories from around the world. 

Includes The Selkie in 

Shapeshifters. 


Fiction 24 

Biff, Chip and Kipper as you have 

never seen them before! 


Fiction 12 

TreeTops Fiction 

Stage 9 

to 16 

TreeTops Classics 

Stage 14 

to 16 

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TreeTops Graphic Novels 

Stage 9 

to 16 

Active-packed graphic novels to 

wow your juniors. 


Graphic 

Novels 

TreeTops True Stories 

Stage 10 

to 16 

Over 120 motivating chapter 

books, levelled for clear 

progression. Each book includes 

biography of author. 


Fiction Over 120 

Classic stories to encourage 

range and depth of reading. 

Include authors Mary Shelley 

and Robert Louis Stevenson and 

Shakespeare’s Macbeth. 


Classic 

Fiction 

24 

Real-life stories for your 

juniors to relish 


Narative 

Non-fiction 

24 

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Listening and Talking – The Curriculum for Excellence Oxford Reading Tree resources in green 

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Early First Second 

I regularly select and listen to or watch texts 

which I enjoy and find interesting, and I can 

explain why I prefer certain sources. 

I regularly select subject, purpose, format and 

resources to create texts of my choice. 

LIT 0-01a / LIT 2-01a 

TreeTops Comprehension P3-4 

I regularly select and listen to or watch texts which I enjoy and find 

interesting, and I can explain why I prefer certain sources. 

Stages 3-10 of: MagicPage; Biff, Chip and Kipper Talking Stories; 

Biff, Chip and Kipper Story Audio CDs; eSongbirds Phonics; 

eFireflies Non-fiction 

TreeTops Talking Stories Stages 10-11 

I enjoy exploring and playing with the patterns and sounds of 

language, and can use what I learn. LIT 0-01a / LIT 0-11a / LIT 0-20a 

Stages 1-2 of: Floppy’s Phonics Fiction; Floppy’s Phonics 

Non-Fiction; Floppy’s Phonics Sounds and Letters; Traditional 

Tales; Biff, Chip and Kipper Decode and Develop Stories; Songbirds 

Phonics; eSongbirds Phonics; Glow-worms Poetry 


– within a motivating and 

challenging environment, 

developing an awareness 

of the relevance of texts in 

my life 

I regularly select subject, purpose, format and resources to create 

texts of my choice. LIT 0-01a / LIT 2-01a 

Stages 3-10 of: MagicPage; Stories for Writing; eFireflies 

Non-fiction 

TreeTops Talking Stories Stages 10-11 


I enjoy exploring and choosing stories and other texts to watch, read 

or listen to, and can share my likes and dislikes. LIT 0-01b / LIT 0-11b 

Stages 1-2 of: Classic Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories; Biff, Chip and 

Kipper Decode and Develop Stories; MagicPage; Big Talkabout 

Cards; Big Books, Biff, Chip and Kipper Talking Stories; Biff, Chip and 

Kipper Story Audio CDs; Floppy’s Phonics Fiction; Floppy’s Phonics 

Non-Fiction; Traditional Tales; Songbirds Phonics; eSongbirds 

Phonics; Fireflies Non-fiction; eFireflies Non-fiction; All Stars 

Fiction Pack 1; Snapdragons Variety Fiction; Glow-worms Poetry 

I enjoy exploring events and characters in stories and other texts, 

sharing my thoughts in different ways. LIT 0-01c 

All the storybooks have Inside Cover Notes and Teaching Notes that 

provide prompts to encourage children to share their thoughts. 

Floppy Puppet; Finger Puppets 

Stages 1-2 of: MagicPage; Big Talkabout Cards; Big Books 

When I engage with others, I can respond in ways 

appropriate to my role, show that I value others’ 

contributions and use these to build on thinking. 

LIT 2-02a 

TreeTops Plays Stages 13-16; 


When I engage with others, I know when and how to listen, when to 

talk, how much to say, when to ask questions and how to respond 

with respect. LIT 1-02a 

Stages 3-10 of the following: Games; Floppy Puppet; Finger 

Puppets; MagicPage; Big Talkabout Cards; Big Books; Plays 

TreeTops Plays Stages 10-12; TreeTops Comprehension P3-4 

As I listen and talk in different situations, I am learning to take turns 

and am developing my awareness of when to talk and when to listen. 

LIT 0-02a / ENG 0-03a 


Stages 1-2 of: Games; MagicPage; Big Talkabout Cards; Big Books; 


Tools for listening 

and talking – to help 

me when interacting or 

presenting within and 

beyond my place of 

learning 


I can recognise how the features of spoken 

language can help in communication and I 

can use what I learn. I can recognise different 

features of my own and others’ spoken 

language. ENG 2-03 



I am exploring how pace, gesture, expression, emphasis and choice of 

words are used to engage others, and I can use what I learn. 

ENG 1-03a 


Stages 3-10 of the following: Biff, Chip and Kipper Story Audio CDs; 

Biff, Chip and Kipper Talking Stories; MagicPage Plays; Stories for 

Writing; Traditional Tales 

TreeTops Plays Stages 10-12; TreeTops Comprehension P3-4 

As I listen or watch, I can identify and discuss 

the purpose, main ideas and supporting 

detail contained within the text, and use this 

information for different purposes. LIT 2-04a 


As I listen or watch, I can identify and discuss the purpose, key words 

and main ideas of the text, and use this information for a specific 

purpose. LIT 1-04a 

Stages 3-10 of the following: Floppy’s Phonics Non-Fiction; 

Traditional Tales; Stories for Writing; MagicPage; Fireflies Non- 

Fiction; eFireflies Non-fiction 


I listen or watch for useful or interesting information and I use this to 

make choices or learn new things. LIT 0-04a 

Stages 1-2 of: Floppy’s Phonics Non-Fiction; MagicPage; Fireflies 

Non-Fiction; eFireflies Non-fiction 

Finding and using 

information – when 

listening to, watching and 

talking about texts with 

increasingly complex ideas, 

structures and specialist 

vocabulary


As I listen or watch, I can make notes, organise 

these under suitable headings and use these to 

understand ideas and information and create 

new texts, using my own words as appropriate. 

LIT 2-05a 


As I listen or watch, I am learning to make notes under given 

headings and use these to understand what I have listened to or 

watched and create new texts. LIT 1-05a 

Stages 3-10 of: MagicPage; eFireflies Non-fiction; 



information 

(continued) 

I can select ideas and relevant information, 

organise these in an appropriate way for my 

purpose and use suitable vocabulary for my 

audience. LIT 2-06a 


I can select ideas and relevant information, organise these in a 

logical sequence and use words which will be interesting and/or 

useful for others. LIT 1-06a 

Stages 3-10 of: MagicPage; eFireflies Non-fiction; TreeTops 

Comprehension P3-4; TreeTops Group Activity Sheets Stages 9-11 

I can show my understanding of what I listen to 

or watch by responding to literal, inferential, 

evaluative and other types of questions, and by 

asking different kinds of questions of my own. 

LIT 2-07a 


I can show my understanding of what I listen to or watch by 

responding to and asking different kinds of questions. LIT 1-07a 

Stages 3-10 of: Magic Page; Biff, Chip and Kipper Talking Stories; 

Biff, Chip and Kipper Story Audio CDs; eSongbirds Phonics; 

eFireflies Non-fiction 


To help me understand stories and other texts, I ask questions and 

link what I am learning with what I already know. 

LIT 0-07a / LIT 0-16a / ENG 0-17a 

Stages 1-2 of: Floppy’s Phonics Non-Fiction; Traditional Tales; 

MagicPage; Fireflies Non-Fiction; eFireflies Non-fiction Stages; 

Comprehension PCMs; Extended Stories PCMs; Biff, Chip and 

Kipper Stories Workbooks 

Understanding, 

analysing and 

evaluating – investigating 

and/or appreciating texts 

with increasingly complex 

ideas, structures and 

specialist vocabulary for 

different purposes 

To help me develop an informed view, I can 

distinguish fact from opinion, and I am learning 

to recognise when my sources try to influence 

me and how useful these are. LIT 2-08a 


To help me develop an informed view, I am learning to recognise the 

difference between fact and opinion. LIT 1-08a 

Stages 3-10 of: MagicPage; Biff, Chip and Kipper Talking Stories; 

Biff, Chip and Kipper Story Audio CDs; Comprehension PCMs; 

eFireflies Non-fiction; Fireflies Non-fiction 


When listening and talking with others for 

different purposes, I can: 

• share information, experiences and opinions 

• explain processes and ideas 

• identify issues raised and summarise main 

points or findings 

• clarify points by asking questions or by asking 

others to say more. LIT 2-09a 

When listening and talking with others for different purposes, I can 

exchange information, experiences, explanations, ideas and opinions, 

and clarify points by asking questions or by asking others to say more. 

LIT 1-09a 

Stages 3-10 of: MagicPage; Big Talkabout Cards; Big Books 

TreeTops Comprehension P3-4; TreeTops StoryWriter P3-4 

Within real and imaginary situations, I share experiences and feelings, 

ideas and information in a way that communicates my message. 

LIT 0-09a 


Stages 1-2 of: Games; MagicPage; Big Talkabout Cards; Big Books; 

eFireflies Non-fiction; eSongbirds Phonics, Traditional Tales 

Creating texts – 

applying the elements 

others use to create 

different types of short 

and extended texts with 


structures and vocabulary 


TreeTops Comprehension P5-7; 

TreeTops StoryWriter P5-7 

I can communicate clearly when engaging with others within and 

beyond my place of learning, using selected resources1 as required. 

LIT 1-10a 

Stages 3-10 of: Games; MagicPage; Big Talkabout Cards; 

Big Books; eFireflies Non-fiction; eSongbirds Phonics; Clip Art; 

Oxford Reading Tree Songbook and CD; Biff, Chip and Kipper 

Talking Stories; Biff, Chip and Kipper Story Audio CDs 


I enjoy exploring events and characters in stories and other texts 

and I use what I learn to invent my own, sharing these with others in 

imaginative ways. LIT 0-09b / LIT 0-31a 


Stages 1-2 of: Stories for Writing; Traditional Tales; MagicPage; 

Big Talkabout Cards; Big Books 

I am developing confidence when engaging 

with others within and beyond my place 

of learning. I can communicate in a clear, 

expressive way and I am learning to select and 

organise resources independently. 

LIT 2-10a/LIT 3-10a 



1 This may include images, objects, audio, visual or digital resources. 

As I listen and take part in conversations and discussions, I discover 

new words and phrases which I use to help me express my ideas, 

thoughts and feelings. LIT 0-10a 


Stages 1-2 of: Stories for Writing; Traditional Tales; MagicPage; 

Games; Big Talkabout Cards; Big Books 

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I regularly select and read, listen to or watch 

texts which I enjoy and find interesting, and 

I can explain why I prefer certain texts and 

authors. LIT 1-11a / LIT 2-11a 

TreeTops Fiction Stages 13-16; 

TreeTops Non-fiction Stages 13-16; 

TreeTops True Stories Stages 13-16; 

TreeTops Classics Stages 14-16; 

TreeTops Graphic Novels Stages 13-16; 

TreeTops Myths and Legends Stages 13-16; 



I regularly select and read, listen to or watch texts which I enjoy and find 

interesting, and I can explain why I prefer certain texts and authors. 

LIT 1-11a / LIT 2-11a 

All the storybooks have Inside Cover Notes and Teaching Notes that 

provide opportunities for children to share their opinions of different 

authors. 

Stages 3-10 of: Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories; Biff, Chip and Kipper Decode 

and Develop Stories; MagicPage; Big Talkabout Cards; Big Books; Biff, Chip 

and Kipper Talking Stories; Biff, Chip and Kipper Story Audio CDs; Biff, Chip 

and Kipper Stories Online; Floppy’s Phonics Fiction; Floppy’s Phonics Non- 

Fiction; Traditional Tales; Songbirds Phonics; eSongbirds Phonics; Fireflies 

Non-Fiction; eFireflies Non-fiction; All Stars Pack 2 and 3; Snapdragons 

Variety Fiction; Glow-worms Poetry 

TreeTops Talking Stories Stages 10 and 11; TreeTops Fiction Stages 9-12; 

TreeTops Non-fiction Stages 9-12; TreeTops True Stories Stages 10-12; 

TreeTops Myths and Legends Stages 9-12; TreeTops Comprehension P3-4; 


TreeTops Time Chronicles Stages 10-12 

I enjoy exploring and playing with the patterns and sounds 

of language and can use what I learn. 

LIT 0-01a / LIT 0-11a / LIT 0-20a 

Stages 1-2 of: First Phonics; Floppy’s Phonics Fiction; Floppy’s 

Phonics Non-Fiction; Floppy’s Phonics Sounds and Letters; 

Traditional Tales; Biff, Chip and Kipper Decode and Develop 

Stories; Songbirds Phonics; eSongbirds; Glow-worms Poetry 






my life 

I enjoy exploring and choosing stories and other texts to 

watch, read or listen to, and can share my likes and dislikes. 

LIT 0-01b / LIT 0-11b 

Stages 1-2 of: Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories; Biff, Chip 

and Kipper Decode and Develop Stories; MagicPage; Big 

Talkabout Cards; Big Books; Biff, Chip and Kipper Talking 

Stories; Biff, Chip and Kipper Story Audio CDs; Biff, Chip 

and Kipper Stories Online; First Phonics; Floppy’s Phonics 

Fiction; Floppy’s Phonics Non-Fiction; Traditional Tales; 

Songbirds Phonics; eSongbirds Phonics; Fireflies Non- 

Fiction; eFireflies Non-fiction; 

All Stars Pack 1; Snapdragons Variety Fiction; Glowworms 

Poetry 

Through developing my knowledge of context 

cues, punctuation, grammar and layout, I can 

read unfamiliar texts with increasing fluency, 

understanding and expression. 

ENG 2-12a/ENG 3-12a/ENG4-12a 


TreeTops Comprehension P3/4-7; 

TreeTops StoryWriter P3/4-7 

I can use my knowledge of sight vocabulary, phonics, context clues, 

punctuation and grammar to read with understanding and expression. 

ENG 1-12a 


and Develop Stories; Floppy’s Phonics Fiction; Floppy’s Phonics Non-fiction; 

Traditional Tales; TreeTops Talking Stories Stages 10 and 11; TreeTops 

Plays; TreeTops Talking Stories; TreeTops Fiction Stages 9-12; TreeTops 

Non-fiction Stages 9-12; TreeTops True Stories Stages 10-12; TreeTops 

Myths and Legends Stages 9-12; TreeTops Comprehension P3-4; TreeTops 

StoryWriter P3-4 

I explore sounds, letters and words, discovering how they 

work together, and I can use what I learn to help me as I read 

and write. ENG 0-12a / LIT 0-13a / LIT 0-21a 

All the storybooks have Inside Cover Notes and Teaching 

Notes which provide opportunities for: 

Stages 1-2 of: Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories; Biff, Chip and 

Kipper Decode and Develop Stories; MagicPage; Biff, Chip 

and Kipper Talking Stories; Biff, Chip and Kipper Story 

Audio CDs; Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories Online; 

First Phonics; Floppy’s Phonics Sounds and Letters; Floppy’s 

Phonics Fiction; Floppy’s Phonics Non-Fiction; Traditional 

Tales; My Word Book; Workbooks; Oxford Reading Tree 

Dictionary; Oxford Reading Tree Atlas; Songbirds Phonics; 

eSongbirds Phonics; Fireflies Non-Fiction; eFireflies 

Non-fiction; All Stars Pack 1; Snapdragons Variety Fiction; 

Glow-worms Poetry 

Tools for reading – to 

help me use texts with 

increasingly complex or 

unfamiliar ideas, structures 

and vocabulary within 

and beyond my place of 

learning 


I can select and use strategies and resources 

before I read, and as I read, to help make the 

meaning of texts clear. LIT 2-13a 


TreeTops Fiction Stages 13-16; 



TreeTops Classics Stages 14-16; 





I am learning to select and use strategies and resources before I read, and as 

I read, to help make the meaning of texts clear. LIT 1-13 


and Develop Stories; MagicPage; Biff, Chip and Kipper Talking Stories; Biff, 

Chip and Kipper Story Audio CDs; Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories Online; First 

Phonics; Floppy’s Phonics Fiction; Floppy’s Phonics Non-Fiction; Traditional 

Tales; My Word Book; Workbooks; Oxford Reading Tree Dictionary; Oxford 

Reading Tree Atlas; Songbirds Phonics; eSongbirds Phonics; Fireflies Non- 

Fiction; eFireflies Non-fiction; All Stars Pack 1; Snapdragons Variety Fiction; 

Glow-worms Poetry; 

TreeTops Talking Stories Stages 10 and 11; TreeTops Plays Stages 10-12; 

TreeTops Fiction Stages 9-12; TreeTops Non-fiction Stages 9-12; TreeTops 

True Stories Stages 10-12; TreeTops Myths and Legends Stages 9-12; 


TreeTops Time Chronicles Stages 10-12 

Using what I know about the features of 

different types of texts, I can find, select and 

sort information from a variety of sources and 

use this for different purposes. LIT 2-14a 

TreeTops Fiction Stages 13-16; TreeTops Nonfiction 

Stages 13-16; TreeTops True Stories 

Stages 13-16; TreeTops Classics Stages 14-16; 





Using what I know about the features of different types of texts, I can find, 

select, sort and use information for a specific purpose. LIT 1-14a 

Stages 3-9 of: MagicPage; Floppy’s Phonics Non-Fiction Stages 3-6; Fireflies 

Non-fiction; eFireflies Non-fiction 

TreeTops Fiction Stages 9-12; TreeTops Non-fiction Stages 9-12; TreeTops 

True Stories Stages 10-12; TreeTops Myths and Legends Stages 9-12; 



information – when 

reading and using fiction 

and non-fiction texts with 



vocabulary


I can make notes, organise them under 

suitable headings and use them to understand 

information, develop my thinking, explore 

problems and create new texts, using my own 

words as appropriate. LIT 2-15a 

TreeTops Fiction Stages 13-16; TreeTops Nonfiction 

Stages 13-16; TreeTops True Stories 

Stages 13-16; TreeTops Classics Stages 14-16; 





I am learning to make notes under given headings and use them to 

understand information, explore ideas and problems and create new 

texts. LIT 1-15a 

Stages 3-9 of: MagicPage; Floppy’s Phonics Non-Fiction Stages 3-6; 

Fireflies Non-fiction; eFireflies Non-fiction; 

TreeTops Fiction Stages 9-12; TreeTops Non-fiction Stages 9-12; 

TreeTops True Stories Stages 10-12; TreeTops Myths and Legends 

Stages 9-12; TreeTops Comprehension P3-4; 


I use signs, books or other texts to find useful or interesting 

information and I use this to plan, make choices or learn new things. 

LIT 0-14a 

Stages 1-2 of: 

Games; MagicPage; 

Floppy’s Phonics Non-Fiction; 

Fireflies Non-fiction; 

eFireflies Non-fiction; 

Biff, Chip and Kipper Talking Stories; 

Biff, Chip and Kipper Story Audio CDs; 

Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories Online 


information 

(continued) 

To show my understanding across different 

areas of learning, I can identify and consider 

the purpose and main ideas of a text and use 

supporting detail. LIT 2-16a 



To show my understanding across different areas of learning, I can 

identify and consider the purpose and main ideas of a text. LIT 1-16a 

TreeTops Talking Stories Stages 10-11; TreeTops Fiction Stages 

9-12; TreeTops Non-fiction Stages 9-12; TreeTops True Stories 

Stages 10-12; TreeTops Myths and Legends Stages 9-12; 


To help me understand stories and other texts, I ask questions and link 

what I am learning with what I already know. 

LIT 0-07a / LIT 0-16a / Eng 0-17a 

The resources for whole class teaching, the Inside Cover Notes 

and Teaching Notes provide opportunities to stimulate whole 

class, group and paired discussion. 

Understanding, 

analysing and 

evaluating – investigating 

and/or appreciating fiction 

and non-fiction texts with 



vocabulary for different 

purposes 

To show my understanding, I can respond to 

literal, inferential and evaluative questions and 

other close reading tasks and create different 

kinds of questions of my own. ENG 2-17a 


To show my understanding, I can respond to different kinds of 

questions and other close reading tasks and I am learning to create 

some questions of my own. ENG 1-17a 

Stages 3-10 of: MagicPage; Big Books; Big Talkabout Cards; 

Comprehension PCMs; Floppy’s Phonics Non-Fiction Stages 3-6; 

Fireflies Non-fiction; eFireflies Non-fiction; Biff, Chip and Kipper 

Talking Stories; Biff, Chip and Kipper Story Audio CDs; 




Stages 9-12; TreeTops Comprehension P3-4; TreeTops StoryWriter P3-4 


MagicPage; Big Books; Big Talkabout Cards; 

Comprehension PCMs; 

Floppy’s Phonics Non-Fiction; Traditional Tales; 

Fireflies Non-fiction; eFireflies Non-fiction; 

Biff, Chip and Kipper Talking Stories; 



To help me develop an informed view, I can 

identify and explain the difference between 

fact and opinion, recognise when I am being 

influenced, and have assessed how useful and 

believable my sources are. LIT 2-18a 







To help me develop an informed view, I can recognise the difference 

between fact and opinion. LIT 1-18a 



Stages 9-12; TreeTops Comprehension P3-4; TreeTops StoryWriter 

P3-4 

I enjoy exploring events and characters in stories and other texts, 

sharing my thoughts in different ways. LIT 0-19a 


Magic Page; Big Books; Big Talkabout Cards; Comprehension PCMs; 

Floppy’s Phonics Non-Fiction Stages 3-6; Traditional Tales; 

Fireflies Non-fiction; eFireflies Non-fiction; Biff, Chip and Kipper 

Talking Stories; 




I can share my thoughts about structure, characters and/or setting, 

recognise the writer’s message and relate it to my own experiences, 

and comment on the effective choice of words and other features. 

ENG 1-19a 

Stages 3-9 of: MagicPage; Biff, Chip and Kipper Talking Stories; Biff, 

Chip and Kipper Story Audio CDs; Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories 

Online; Comprehension PCMs; Traditional Tales; eFireflies Nonfiction; 

Fireflies Non-fiction 

TreeTops Talking Stories Stages 10 and 11; TreeTops Fiction Stages 

9-12; TreeTops Non-fiction Stages 9-12; TreeTops True Stories 

Stages 10-12; TreeTops Myths and Legends Stages 9-12; TreeTops 

Comprehension P3-4; TreeTops StoryWriter P3-4 

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I enjoy creating texts of my choice and I 

regularly select subject, purpose, format and 

resources to suit the needs of my audience. 

LIT 3-20a / LIT 4-20a 

TreeTops Fiction Stages 13-16; TreeTops 

Non-fiction Stages 13-16; TreeTops True 

Stories Stages 13-16; TreeTops Myths and 

Legends Stages 13-16; TreeTops Classic 

Stages 14-16; TreeTops Comprehension P5-7; 


I enjoy creating texts of my choice and I regularly select subject, purpose, 

format and resources to suit the needs of my audience. LIT 1-20a / LIT 2-20a 


Stages 3-10 of: MagicPage 



Stages 9-12; TreeTops Comprehension P5-7; TreeTops StoryWriter P5-7 

TreeTops Time Chronicles 

I enjoy exploring and playing with the patterns and sounds of 

language, and can use what I learn. 

LIT 0-01a / LIT 0-11a / LIT 0-20a 


Stages 1-2 of: Floppy’s Phonics Fiction; Floppy’s Phonics Non- 

Fiction; Floppy’s Phonics Sounds and Letters; Traditional Tales; 

Biff, Chip and Kipper Decode and Develop Stories; Songbirds 

Phonics; eSongbirds; Glow-worms Poetry 






my life 

I can spell most of the words I need to 

communicate, using spelling rules, specialist 

vocabulary, self-correction techniques and a 

range of resources. LIT 2-21a 

I explore sounds, letters and words, discovering how they 

work together, and I can use what I learn to help me as I read 

or write. LIT 0-12a / LIT 0-13a / LIT 0-21a 


Stages 1-2 of: Floppy’s Phonics Fiction; Floppy’s Phonics Non- 

Fiction; Floppy’s Phonics Sounds and Letters; Traditional Tales; 

Biff, Chip and Kipper Decode and Develop Stories; Songbirds 

Phonics; eSongbirds; Glow-worms Poetry 

Tools for writing – using 

knowledge of technical 

aspects to help my writing 

communicate effectively 

within and beyond my 

place of learning 

In both short and extended texts, I can use 

appropriate punctuation, vary my sentence 

structures and divide my work into paragraphs 

in a way that makes sense to my reader. 

LIT 2-22a 



I can spell the most commonly-used words, using my knowledge of letter 

patterns and spelling rules and use resources to help me spell tricky or 

unfamiliar words. LIT 1-21a 

Stories for Writing; Floppy’s Phonics Sounds and Letters; Floppy’s Phonics 

Fiction; Floppy’s Phonics Non-fiction; Traditional Tales; Biff, Chip and 

Kipper Stories; Biff, Chip and Kipper Decode and Develop Stories; 

Stages 3-10 of: MagicPage; My Word Book; Oxford’s range of 

Primary Dictionaries 


I can write independently, use appropriate punctuation and order and link 

my sentences in a way that makes sense. LIT 1-22a 

Stories for Writing; Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories; Biff, Chip and Kipper 

Decode and Develop Stories; Floppy’s Phonics Fiction; Floppy’s Phonics 

Non-fiction; Traditional Tales; 

Stages 3-10 of: MagicPage; My Word Book; 

Oxford’s range of Primary Dictionaries 


As I play and learn, I enjoy exploring interesting materials for 

writing and different ways of recording my experiences and 

feelings, ideas and information. LIT 0-21b 


Stages 3-10 of: MagicPage 

Throughout the writing process, I can check that 

my writing makes sense and meets its purpose. 

LIT 2-23a 



Throughout the writing process, I can check that my writing makes sense. 

LIT 1-23a 

Stories for Writing; Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories; Biff, Chip and Kipper 

Decode and Develop Stories; Floppy’s Phonics Fiction; Floppy’s Phonics 

Non-fiction; Traditional Tales; 


Oxford’s range of Primary Dictionaries 



I consider the impact that layout and 

presentation will have and can combine 

lettering, graphics and other features to engage 

my reader. LIT 2-24a 


I can present my writing in a way that will make it legible and attractive for 

my reader, combining words, images and other features. LIT 1-24a 



Oxford’s range of Primary Dictionaries; Clipart 


I can use my notes and other types of writing 

to help me understand information and ideas, 

explore problems, make decisions, generate 

and develop ideas or create new text. 

LIT 2-25a 



I am learning to use my notes and other types of writing to help me 

understand information and ideas, explore problems, generate and develop 

ideas or create new text. LIT 1-25a 





Within real and imaginary situations, I share experiences and 

feelings, ideas and information in a way that communicates my 

message. LIT 0-26a 


Stages 1-2 of: MagicPage; Traditional Tales; My Word Book; 


Organising and 

using information – 

considering texts to help 

create short and extended 

texts for different purposes


I recognise the need to acknowledge my 

sources and can do this appropriately. 

LIT 2-25a 

By considering the type of text I am creating1 , I can select ideas and 

relevant information, organise these in a logical sequence and use words 

which will be interesting and/or useful for others. LIT 1-26a 

Stories for Writing, Traditional Tales; 




Organising and 

using information 

(continued) 

By considering the type of text I am creating, 

I can select ideas and relevant information, 

organise these in an appropriate way for my 

purpose and use suitable vocabulary for my 

audience. LIT 2-26a 



I am learning to use language and style in 

a way which engages and/or influences my 

reader. ENG 2-27a 



I can convey information, describe events or processes, share my opinions or 

persuade my reader in different ways. LIT 1-28a / LIT 1-29a 

Stories for Writing, Traditional Tales; 




1 This may include images, objects, audio, visual or digital resources. 

Creating texts – 

applying the elements 

which writers use to create 

different types of short 

and extended texts with 


structures and vocabulary 

I can convey information, describe events, 

explain processes or combine ideas in different 

ways. LIT 2-28a 



I can persuade, argue, explore issues or 

express an opinion using relevant supporting 

detail and/or evidence. LIT 2-29a 



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