Literacy Hour
Good
The Literacy Hour has been introduced this year and # is familiar with the structure. 

# enjoys discussing texts in the Literacy Hour and ~ general written work is now better organised, and structured more thoughtfully. 

Average
# has been encouraged to take an active part in shared reading and writing activities as well as independent work. 

Poor
# has recently made good progress in this area of the curriculum, and now shows greater confidence in ~ ability to express himself on paper. 

The Literacy Hour is a fundamental part of English and # is familiar with the routines involved. # has become increasing confident in ~ ability to contribute to a task.
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Speaking & Listening
Speaking & Listening
Good
# listens attentively. When asked to talk about ~ work, ^ reports back clearly and concisely. 

#'s spoken comments are often perceptive and reflect ~ well-developed listening skills. 

When asked to talk about Literacy texts, # speaks in front of an audience with confidence, and shows a super understanding of the ideas under discussion. 

^ listens attentively, responds well to the ideas of others and can report back clearly and concisely. 

# listens attentively and responds well to the suggestions and ideas of others. 

# listens attentively in class. 

# listens extremely well, and invariably makes perceptive comments during discussions.

^ contributes well to class discussions, offering quite perceptive comments. 

^ contributes well to class discussions, often injecting some humour, and is willing to justify ~ opinions and feelings to others.

# is not afraid to express ~ feelings and opinions to others during class discussions; and speaks with greater clarity and thought.

# is well informed, and quietly puts ~ point of view over in class discussions. ^ listens with interest during these sessions.

# is well informed. ^ listens with interest during class discussions and is very composed when answering questions.

~ acting skills are super, and ^ can deliver ~ lines with aplomb.

^ listens superbly, and can put forward ~ own points of view clearly and articulately.

Average
# contributes well to discussions, usually paying close attention to what is being said. ^ is quite shy in a class situation and must learn to value, and put forward, ~ own opinions. 

^ contributes well to class discussions, offering quite perceptive comments, and always listens attentively. ^ makes excellent responses to stories and poems. 

# is a good contributor to class discussions, and latterly is thinking more carefully about the point ^ is trying to make.

^ is quite shy in a class situation but has learned to value, and put forward, ~ own opinions. 

# listens well to others and comments sensibly on what has been said when asked to do so. 

When asked to talk about ~ work in a group, # is beginning to participate more readily and can express ~ point of view sensibly. # is able to discuss a book's plot, demonstrating a good understanding of the material read. 

# generally listens attentively and makes good responses to stories and poems. ^ can be self-conscious about speaking in front of others. 

# listens well in discussions and is joining in with more enthusiasm. ^ generally thinks carefully about the point ^ is trying to get over to others. 

Poor
#  is not a confident speaker, but enjoys listening to stories. ^ is beginning to take part in discussions, and give ~ point of view.
^ must curb ~ tendency to daydream when involved in class discussions.
 
^ joins in quite well during class discussions.

# listens well in class, and is not afraid to express ~ feelings and opinions to others. ^ needs to remember to indicate when ^ is unclear about an idea under discussion. 

# is beginning to take part in discussions, but usually has to be encouraged to do so. 

# is beginning to participate more readily during discussions and can express ~ point of view sensibly.

When asked to talk about ~ work in groups, ^ will quietly offer ~ views and opinions.   

During class discussions, ^ contributes ~ views confidently but becomes distracted when listening to others. 

During class discussions, #'s verbal contribution is not as high as it could be. ^ responds more confidently in a small group situation.
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