Expanding Vocabulary and Word Knowledge

Strengthening Grammar and Sentence Skills

Developing Reading and Comprehension

Exploring and Responding to Literature

Writing for Different Purposes

Listening, Speaking and Presenting

S.No	Topic	What We Cover
01	Sound Blends & Patterns	Focus on reading and spelling multisyllabic words using consonant blends and digraphs. Sound patterns are examined within and across syllables to support decoding. Blending and segmenting strategies are applied to unfamiliar words. Practice strengthens spelling accuracy and reading confidence.
02	Prefixes & Suffixes Power	Exploration of how prefixes and suffixes change the meaning and form of base words. Word families are built to support vocabulary growth and decoding. Spelling generalisations for adding suffixes are applied. Understanding morphemes supports comprehension of new words.
03	Strong Words: Modal Verbs & Emotions	Focus on how modal verbs express degrees of certainty, obligation, and possibility. Emotional and evaluative language is explored to show judgement of characters and events. Comparisons highlight how word choice changes tone. Vocabulary for expressing opinions and feelings is expanded.
04	High-Frequency & Tricky Words	Recognition and spelling of high-frequency and irregular words, including homophones. Context clues are used to select correct spellings. Visual and sentence-based strategies support accuracy. Automatic recognition is reinforced through practice.
05	Building Sentences	Examination of clauses containing a subject and verb. Focus on subject–verb agreement in sentences. Singular and plural verb forms are compared. Accurate agreement is practised to improve sentence clarity.
06	Types of Verbs	Exploration of doing, thinking, feeling, saying, and relating verbs. Verb choice is linked to meaning in sentences. Examples from texts show how verbs reveal actions and emotions. Understanding verb types supports clearer expression.
07	Verb Tense Time Machine	Focus on past, present, and future tense forms. Verb changes and time words are examined together. Tense consistency is linked to meaning and clarity. Accurate use of tense is reinforced in sentences.
08	Paragraph Power	Exploration of paragraphs as a way to group related ideas. Topic sentences are identified and linked to supporting details. Examples show how paragraphs develop meaning. Logical organisation is emphasised.
09	Images Tell Stories	Examination of how images extend meaning beyond words. Visual features such as facial expression, size, position, and gaze are analysed. Relationships and emotions are interpreted through images. Visual literacy supports deeper comprehension.
10	Term Review & Assessment (+ handwriting)	Consolidation of phonics, grammar, reading, and handwriting skills. Integrated tasks apply multiple skills together. Accuracy and fluency are reviewed. Reflection supports readiness for the next term.

Student in a tutoring session with their tutor

Warm-up (5 min)

Quick review of the previous session to reinforce learning

Core Teaching (25 min)

New concept introduction with examples and guided practice

Guided Practice (15 min)

Student works through problems with tutor support

Independent Practice (10 min)

Student applies skills independently

Wrap-up (5 min)

Summary, homework assignment, and preview of next session

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