Year 2 English Learning Standards
Year 2 English Learning Standards
1.2 Understand meaning in a variety of familiar 1.2.1 Understand with support the main idea of
contexts simple sentences
1.2.2 Understand with support specific information
and details of simple sentences
1.2.3 Understand with support very short simple
narratives (Additonal Content)
1.2.4 Understand an increased range of short
basic supported classroom instructions
1.2.5 Understand an increased range of short
supported questions
1.3 Use appropriate listening strategies in a 1.3.1 Understand the message the teacher or
variety of context classmate is communicating by using visual
clues when they are speaking
2.1 Communicate simple information intelligibly 2.1.1 Give simple personal information using
basic statements
2.1.2 Find out about personal information by
asking basic questions
2.1.3 Give a short sequence of basic instructions
2.1.4 Ask about and express ability
2.1.5 Describe objects using suitable words and
phrases
2.2 Use appropriate communication strategies 2.2.1 Keep interaction going in short exchanges
by using suitable non-verbal responses
2.2.2 Ask for attention or help from a teacher or
classmate by using suitable statements and
questions
2.3 Communicate appropriately to a small or 2.3.1 Introduce self and others to an audience
large group using fixed phrases
3.1 Recognise words in linear and non-linear 3.1.1 Identify, recognise and name the letters of
texts by using knowledge of sounds of the alphabet
letters
3.1.2 Recognise and sound out with some
support beginning, medial and final sounds
in a word
3.1.3 Blend phonemes (CVC, CCVC, CVCV,
CCV)
3.1.4 Segment phonemes (CVC, CCVC, CVCV,
CCV)
3.2 Understand a variety of linear and non- 3.2.1 Understand the main idea of simple
linear print and digital texts by using sentences
appropriate reading strategies
3.2.2 Understand specific information and details
of simple sentences
3.2.3 i) Reread a word, phrase or sentence to
understand meaning; ii) Ignore unknown
words in order to understand a phrase or
sentence
3.2.4 Use a picture dictionary to find, list and
categorise words from Year 2 topics and
themes
3.3 Read independently for information and 3.3.1 Read and enjoy simple print and digital
enjoyment games at sentence level
4.2 Communicate basic information intelligibly 4.2.1 Ask for and give basic personal information
for a range of purposes in print and digital using basic questions and statements
media
4.2.2 Express simple ability
4.2.3 Write short familiar instructions
4.2.4 Describe objects using suitable words and
phrases
4.2.5 Connect words and phrases using basic
coordinating conjunctions
4.3 Communicate with appropriate language 4.3.1 Use capital letters and full stops
form and style for a range of purposes in appropriately in guided writing at sentence
print and digital media level
4.3.2 Spell a narrow range of familiar high
frequency words accurately in guided writing
4.3.3 Plan, draft and write simple sentences
5.1 Enjoy and appreciate rhymes, poems and 5.1.1 i) simple chants and raps; ii) simple rhymes;
songs iii) simple action songs; iv)simple songs
5.1.2
Week Theme Topic Standard Learning Notes
i) simple chants and raps; ii) simple rhymes;
iii) simple action songs; iv) simple songs
5.2 Express personal responses to literary texts 5.2.1 Name people, things, actions, or places of
interest in texts
5.3 Express an imaginative response to literary 5.3.1 Respond imaginatively and intelligibly
texts through creating simple short chants or raps
(Other imaginative responses as
appropriate)
World of Self, 5 Free Time 1.1 Recognise and reproduce target language 1.1.1 Recognise and reproduce with support a
Family & sounds range of high frequency target language
Friends phonemes
1.2 Understand meaning in a variety of familiar 1.2.1 Understand with support the main idea of
contexts simple sentences
1.2.2 Understand with support specific information
and details of simple sentences
1.2.3 Understand with support very short simple
narratives (Additonal Content)
1.2.4 Understand an increased range of short
basic supported classroom instructions
1.2.5 Understand an increased range of short
supported questions
1.3 Use appropriate listening strategies in a 1.3.1 Understand the message the teacher or
variety of context classmate is communicating by using visual
clues when they are speaking
2.1 Communicate simple information intelligibly 2.1.1 Give simple personal information using
basic statements
2.1.2 Find out about personal information by
asking basic questions
2.1.3 Give a short sequence of basic instructions
2.1.4 Ask about and express ability
2.1.5 Describe objects using suitable words and
phrases
2.2 Use appropriate communication strategies 2.2.1 Keep interaction going in short exchanges
by using suitable non-verbal responses
2.2.2 Ask for attention or help from a teacher or
classmate by using suitable statements and
questions
2.3 Communicate appropriately to a small or 2.3.1 Introduce self and others to an audience
large group using fixed phrases
3.1 Recognise words in linear and non-linear 3.1.1 Identify, recognise and name the letters of
texts by using knowledge of sounds of the alphabet
letters
3.1.2 Recognise and sound out with some
support beginning, medial and final sounds
in a word
3.1.3 Blend phonemes (CVC, CCVC, CVCV,
CCV)
3.1.4 Segment phonemes (CVC, CCVC, CVCV,
CCV)
3.2 Understand a variety of linear and non- 3.2.1 Understand the main idea of simple
linear print and digital texts by using sentences
appropriate reading strategies
3.2.2 Understand specific information and details
of simple sentences
3.2.3 i) Reread a word, phrase or sentence to
understand meaning; ii) Ignore unknown
words in order to understand a phrase or
sentence
3.2.4 Use a picture dictionary to find, list and
categorise words from Year 2 topics and
themes
3.3 Read independently for information and 3.3.1 Read and enjoy simple print and digital
enjoyment games at sentence level
4.2 Communicate basic information intelligibly 4.2.1 Ask for and give basic personal information
for a range of purposes in print and digital using basic questions and statements
media
4.2.2 Express simple ability
4.2.3 Write short familiar instructions
4.2.4 Describe objects using suitable words and
phrases
4.2.5 Connect words and phrases using basic
coordinating conjunctions
Week Theme Topic Standard Learning Notes
4.3 Communicate with appropriate language 4.3.1 Use capital letters and full stops
form and style for a range of purposes in appropriately in guided writing at sentence
print and digital media level
4.3.2 Spell a narrow range of familiar high
frequency words accurately in guided writing
4.3.3 Plan, draft and write simple sentences
5.1 Enjoy and appreciate rhymes, poems and 5.1.1 i) simple chants and raps; ii) simple rhymes;
songs iii) simple action songs; iv)simple songs
5.1.2 i) simple chants and raps; ii) simple rhymes;
iii) simple action songs; iv) simple songs
5.2 Express personal responses to literary texts 5.2.1 Name people, things, actions, or places of
interest in texts
5.3 Express an imaginative response to literary 5.3.1 Respond imaginatively and intelligibly
texts through creating simple short chants or raps
(Other imaginative responses as
appropriate)
World of Self, 7 Get 1.1 Recognise and reproduce target language 1.1.1 Recognise and reproduce with support a
Family & Dressed! sounds range of high frequency target language
Friends phonemes
1.2 Understand meaning in a variety of familiar 1.2.1 Understand with support the main idea of
contexts simple sentences
1.2.2 Understand with support specific information
and details of simple sentences
1.2.3 Understand with support very short simple
narratives (Additonal Content)
1.2.4 Understand an increased range of short
basic supported classroom instructions
1.2.5 Understand an increased range of short
supported questions
1.3 Use appropriate listening strategies in a 1.3.1 Understand the message the teacher or
variety of context classmate is communicating by using visual
clues when they are speaking
2.1 Communicate simple information intelligibly 2.1.1 Give simple personal information using
basic statements
2.1.2 Find out about personal information by
asking basic questions
2.1.3 Give a short sequence of basic instructions
2.1.4 Ask about and express ability
2.1.5 Describe objects using suitable words and
phrases
2.2 Use appropriate communication strategies 2.2.1 Keep interaction going in short exchanges
by using suitable non-verbal responses
2.2.2 Ask for attention or help from a teacher or
classmate by using suitable statements and
questions
2.3 Communicate appropriately to a small or 2.3.1 Introduce self and others to an audience
large group using fixed phrases
3.1 Recognise words in linear and non-linear 3.1.1 Identify, recognise and name the letters of
texts by using knowledge of sounds of the alphabet
letters
3.1.2 Recognise and sound out with some
support beginning, medial and final sounds
in a word
3.1.3 Blend phonemes (CVC, CCVC, CVCV,
CCV)
3.1.4 Segment phonemes (CVC, CCVC, CVCV,
CCV)
3.2 Understand a variety of linear and non- 3.2.1 Understand the main idea of simple
linear print and digital texts by using sentences
appropriate reading strategies
3.2.2 Understand specific information and details
of simple sentences
3.2.3 i) Reread a word, phrase or sentence to
understand meaning; ii) Ignore unknown
words in order to understand a phrase or
sentence
3.2.4 Use a picture dictionary to find, list and
categorise words from Year 2 topics and
themes
3.3 Read independently for information and 3.3.1 Read and enjoy simple print and digital
enjoyment games at sentence level
4.2 4.2.1
Week Theme Topic Standard Learning Notes
Communicate basic information intelligibly Ask for and give basic personal information
for a range of purposes in print and digital using basic questions and statements
media
4.2.2 Express simple ability
4.2.3 Write short familiar instructions
4.2.4 Describe objects using suitable words and
phrases
4.2.5 Connect words and phrases using basic
coordinating conjunctions
4.3 Communicate with appropriate language 4.3.1 Use capital letters and full stops
form and style for a range of purposes in appropriately in guided writing at sentence
print and digital media level
4.3.2 Spell a narrow range of familiar high
frequency words accurately in guided writing
4.3.3 Plan, draft and write simple sentences
5.1 Enjoy and appreciate rhymes, poems and 5.1.1 i) simple chants and raps; ii) simple rhymes;
songs iii) simple action songs; iv)simple songs
5.1.2 i) simple chants and raps; ii) simple rhymes;
iii) simple action songs; iv) simple songs
5.2 Express personal responses to literary texts 5.2.1 Name people, things, actions, or places of
interest in texts
5.3 Express an imaginative response to literary 5.3.1 Respond imaginatively and intelligibly
texts through creating simple short chants or raps
(Other imaginative responses as
appropriate)
World of 6 The Old 1.1 Recognise and reproduce target language 1.1.1 Recognise and reproduce with support a
Stories House sounds range of high frequency target language
phonemes
1.2 Understand meaning in a variety of familiar 1.2.1 Understand with support the main idea of
contexts simple sentences
1.2.2 Understand with support specific information
and details of simple sentences
1.2.3 Understand with support very short simple
narratives (Additonal Content)
1.2.4 Understand an increased range of short
basic supported classroom instructions
1.2.5 Understand an increased range of short
supported questions
1.3 Use appropriate listening strategies in a 1.3.1 Understand the message the teacher or
variety of context classmate is communicating by using visual
clues when they are speaking
2.1 Communicate simple information intelligibly 2.1.1 Give simple personal information using
basic statements
2.1.2 Find out about personal information by
asking basic questions
2.1.3 Give a short sequence of basic instructions
2.1.4 Ask about and express ability
2.1.5 Describe objects using suitable words and
phrases
2.2 Use appropriate communication strategies 2.2.1 Keep interaction going in short exchanges
by using suitable non-verbal responses
2.2.2 Ask for attention or help from a teacher or
classmate by using suitable statements and
questions
2.3 Communicate appropriately to a small or 2.3.1 Introduce self and others to an audience
large group using fixed phrases
3.1 Recognise words in linear and non-linear 3.1.1 Identify, recognise and name the letters of
texts by using knowledge of sounds of the alphabet
letters
3.1.2 Recognise and sound out with some
support beginning, medial and final sounds
in a word
3.1.3 Blend phonemes (CVC, CCVC, CVCV,
CCV)
3.1.4 Segment phonemes (CVC, CCVC, CVCV,
CCV)
3.2 Understand a variety of linear and non- 3.2.1 Understand the main idea of simple
linear print and digital texts by using sentences
appropriate reading strategies
3.2.2 Understand specific information and details
of simple sentences
3.2.3 i) Reread a word, phrase or sentence to
understand meaning; ii) Ignore unknown
Week Theme Topic Standard Learning Notes
words in order to understand a phrase or
sentence
3.2.4 Use a picture dictionary to find, list and
categorise words from Year 2 topics and
themes
3.3 Read independently for information and 3.3.1 Read and enjoy simple print and digital
enjoyment games at sentence level
4.2 Communicate basic information intelligibly 4.2.1 Ask for and give basic personal information
for a range of purposes in print and digital using basic questions and statements
media
4.2.2 Express simple ability
4.2.3 Write short familiar instructions
4.2.4 Describe objects using suitable words and
phrases
4.2.5 Connect words and phrases using basic
coordinating conjunctions
4.3 Communicate with appropriate language 4.3.1 Use capital letters and full stops
form and style for a range of purposes in appropriately in guided writing at sentence
print and digital media level
4.3.2 Spell a narrow range of familiar high
frequency words accurately in guided writing
4.3.3 Plan, draft and write simple sentences
5.1 Enjoy and appreciate rhymes, poems and 5.1.1 i) simple chants and raps; ii) simple rhymes;
songs iii) simple action songs; iv)simple songs
5.1.2 i) simple chants and raps; ii) simple rhymes;
iii) simple action songs; iv) simple songs
5.2 Express personal responses to literary texts 5.2.1 Name people, things, actions, or places of
interest in texts
5.3 Express an imaginative response to literary 5.3.1 Respond imaginatively and intelligibly
texts through creating simple short chants or raps
(Other imaginative responses as
appropriate)
World of 8 The Robot 1.1 Recognise and reproduce target language 1.1.1 Recognise and reproduce with support a
Stories sounds range of high frequency target language
phonemes
1.2 Understand meaning in a variety of familiar 1.2.1 Understand with support the main idea of
contexts simple sentences
1.2.2 Understand with support specific information
and details of simple sentences
1.2.3 Understand with support very short simple
narratives (Additonal Content)
1.2.4 Understand an increased range of short
basic supported classroom instructions
1.2.5 Understand an increased range of short
supported questions
1.3 Use appropriate listening strategies in a 1.3.1 Understand the message the teacher or
variety of context classmate is communicating by using visual
clues when they are speaking
2.1 Communicate simple information intelligibly 2.1.1 Give simple personal information using
basic statements
2.1.2 Find out about personal information by
asking basic questions
2.1.3 Give a short sequence of basic instructions
2.1.4 Ask about and express ability
2.1.5 Describe objects using suitable words and
phrases
2.2 Use appropriate communication strategies 2.2.1 Keep interaction going in short exchanges
by using suitable non-verbal responses
2.2.2 Ask for attention or help from a teacher or
classmate by using suitable statements and
questions
2.3 Communicate appropriately to a small or 2.3.1 Introduce self and others to an audience
large group using fixed phrases
3.1 Recognise words in linear and non-linear 3.1.1 Identify, recognise and name the letters of
texts by using knowledge of sounds of the alphabet
letters
3.1.2 Recognise and sound out with some
support beginning, medial and final sounds
in a word
3.1.3 Blend phonemes (CVC, CCVC, CVCV,
CCV)
3.1.4
Week Theme Topic Standard Learning Notes
Segment phonemes (CVC, CCVC, CVCV,
CCV)
3.2 Understand a variety of linear and non- 3.2.1 Understand the main idea of simple
linear print and digital texts by using sentences
appropriate reading strategies
3.2.2 Understand specific information and details
of simple sentences
3.2.3 i) Reread a word, phrase or sentence to
understand meaning; ii) Ignore unknown
words in order to understand a phrase or
sentence
3.2.4 Use a picture dictionary to find, list and
categorise words from Year 2 topics and
themes
3.3 Read independently for information and 3.3.1 Read and enjoy simple print and digital
enjoyment games at sentence level
4.2 Communicate basic information intelligibly 4.2.1 Ask for and give basic personal information
for a range of purposes in print and digital using basic questions and statements
media
4.2.2 Express simple ability
4.2.3 Write short familiar instructions
4.2.4 Describe objects using suitable words and
phrases
4.2.5 Connect words and phrases using basic
coordinating conjunctions
4.3 Communicate with appropriate language 4.3.1 Use capital letters and full stops
form and style for a range of purposes in appropriately in guided writing at sentence
print and digital media level
4.3.2 Spell a narrow range of familiar high
frequency words accurately in guided writing
4.3.3 Plan, draft and write simple sentences
5.1 Enjoy and appreciate rhymes, poems and 5.1.1 i) simple chants and raps; ii) simple rhymes;
songs iii) simple action songs; iv)simple songs
5.1.2 i) simple chants and raps; ii) simple rhymes;
iii) simple action songs; iv) simple songs
5.2 Express personal responses to literary texts 5.2.1 Name people, things, actions, or places of
interest in texts
5.3 Express an imaginative response to literary 5.3.1 Respond imaginatively and intelligibly
texts through creating simple short chants or raps
(Other imaginative responses as
appropriate)
World of 9 At The 1.1 Recognise and reproduce target language 1.1.1 Recognise and reproduce with support a
Knowledge Beach sounds range of high frequency target language
phonemes
1.2 Understand meaning in a variety of familiar 1.2.1 Understand with support the main idea of
contexts simple sentences
1.2.2 Understand with support specific information
and details of simple sentences
1.2.3 Understand with support very short simple
narratives (Additonal Content)
1.2.4 Understand an increased range of short
basic supported classroom instructions
1.2.5 Understand an increased range of short
supported questions
1.3 Use appropriate listening strategies in a 1.3.1 Understand the message the teacher or
variety of context classmate is communicating by using visual
clues when they are speaking
2.1 Communicate simple information intelligibly 2.1.1 Give simple personal information using
basic statements
2.1.2 Find out about personal information by
asking basic questions
2.1.3 Give a short sequence of basic instructions
2.1.4 Ask about and express ability
2.1.5 Describe objects using suitable words and
phrases
2.2 Use appropriate communication strategies 2.2.1 Keep interaction going in short exchanges
by using suitable non-verbal responses
2.2.2 Ask for attention or help from a teacher or
classmate by using suitable statements and
questions
2.3 Communicate appropriately to a small or 2.3.1 Introduce self and others to an audience
large group using fixed phrases
Week Theme Topic Standard Learning Notes
3.1 Recognise words in linear and non-linear 3.1.1 Identify, recognise and name the letters of
texts by using knowledge of sounds of the alphabet
letters
3.1.2 Recognise and sound out with some
support beginning, medial and final sounds
in a word
3.1.3 Blend phonemes (CVC, CCVC, CVCV,
CCV)
3.1.4 Segment phonemes (CVC, CCVC, CVCV,
CCV)
3.2 Understand a variety of linear and non- 3.2.1 Understand the main idea of simple
linear print and digital texts by using sentences
appropriate reading strategies
3.2.2 Understand specific information and details
of simple sentences
3.2.3 i) Reread a word, phrase or sentence to
understand meaning; ii) Ignore unknown
words in order to understand a phrase or
sentence
3.2.4 Use a picture dictionary to find, list and
categorise words from Year 2 topics and
themes
3.3 Read independently for information and 3.3.1 Read and enjoy simple print and digital
enjoyment games at sentence level
4.2 Communicate basic information intelligibly 4.2.1 Ask for and give basic personal information
for a range of purposes in print and digital using basic questions and statements
media
4.2.2 Express simple ability
4.2.3 Write short familiar instructions
4.2.4 Describe objects using suitable words and
phrases
4.2.5 Connect words and phrases using basic
coordinating conjunctions
4.3 Communicate with appropriate language 4.3.1 Use capital letters and full stops
form and style for a range of purposes in appropriately in guided writing at sentence
print and digital media level
4.3.2 Spell a narrow range of familiar high
frequency words accurately in guided writing
4.3.3 Plan, draft and write simple sentences
5.1 Enjoy and appreciate rhymes, poems and 5.1.1 i) simple chants and raps; ii) simple rhymes;
songs iii) simple action songs; iv)simple songs
5.1.2 i) simple chants and raps; ii) simple rhymes;
iii) simple action songs; iv) simple songs
5.2 Express personal responses to literary texts 5.2.1 Name people, things, actions, or places of
interest in texts
5.3 Express an imaginative response to literary 5.3.1 Respond imaginatively and intelligibly
texts through creating simple short chants or raps
(Other imaginative responses as
appropriate)
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