English essentials

Understand key spelling strategies and common spelling rules, to help improve accuracy and recognise patterns.

Understand punctuation rules and examples, to help use full stops, commas, apostrophes and other punctuation accurately.

Understand grammar rules, word classes and sentence structure, to help write clear, accurate and well‑structured sentences.

Understand how to identify and analyse linguistic devices, and comment on their impact and effectiveness, while also using them in your own writing.