Speaking Aspect Cluster 1 M1 M2 M3 M4 I can listen to simple instructions and requests.

. I can respond to simple oral questions and requests. I can engage in simple conversations with friends and adults. I can talk about personal experiences e.g. visit to the zoo. I can say some words correctly.

Speaking Aspect Cluster 2 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 I can name a favourite character from a story that has been read. I can change the volume when I speak to emphasise important parts. I can use simple sentences when speaking. I can listen to and pass on simple messages. I participate in whole class discussions. I can say most speech sounds (exceptions could be: /l/, /sh/, /z/, /r/, /v/, /th/).

Speaking Aspect Cluster 3 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 I can explain what I like about a character from a story that has been read. I can use some long sentences when speaking. I can speak in a clear and confident way. I can use pace and volume for emphasis when speaking. I can listen to stories and information books. I can discuss stories and information books. I am beginning to use active listening and turn-taking when having a discussion. I can join in, in small group discussions. I can join in, in whole class discussions.

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Speaking Aspect Cluster 4 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 I can give detailed reasons why I like/dislike characters from a story that has been read. I can ask sensible questions. I can give a short talk to the class. I can change my voice to suit audience and situation. I can listen to get information for a specific purpose. I can contribute to group activities involving discussion about familiar texts/topics. I can say most speech sounds (exceptions could be: /r/, /v/, /th/).

Speaking Aspect Cluster 5 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 I can explain things in more detail when asked. I can talk about things that happened in correct order. I always make appropriate contributions to class discussions. I can ask questions if I dont understand something. I can adjust the way I speak according to who I am talking to and why. I can follow instructions from teachers and friends. I can show respect to others when they speak.

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Speaking Aspect Cluster 6 M1 M2 M3 M4 I can tell people what I think about a topic and why. I can speak clearly and confidently in a variety of situations. I can plan and present a short talk about a topic to my class. I can listen well at all times, e.g. assemblies, performances.

Speaking Aspect Cluster 7 I can express a point of view about a topic. M1 I can understand that others might think differently to me. M2 M3 M4 M5 I can plan and give a short speech to other classes or groups e.g. report or message. I can automatically change my speech to suit different audiences, purposes and situations. I can listen well for long periods of time. I can join in when discussions go for a long time.

Speaking Aspect Cluster 8 M1 M2 I can give detailed ideas about a topic and explain why I think that way. I can talk confidently with people I dont know so well. I can listen to a group when they are trying to solve M3 problems. I can ask questions of a group to help solve problems. I can make suggestions to help a group solve a problem. M4 I can listen and understand instructions and then go and finish my work.

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Speaking Aspect Cluster 9 M1 M2 I can plan and give speeches to a large group e.g. Assembly presentations. I can make my speeches successful by using strategies such as notes as prompts, volume and change in emphasis. I can discusses the features of different spoken texts, M3 e.g. formal versus informal interactions; persuasive versus informative. I can contribute relevant ideas to discussions. M4 I can ask questions when I dont understand. I can repeat something using different words. I can listen attentively and make appropriate responses to M5 what others say. I can add on to the ideas of others. M6 I can use my manners when talking and listening, e.g. turn taking.

Speaking Aspect Cluster 10 M1 I can give detail and reasons for my thoughts when speaking about my opinions and ideas. I can engage an audience when making speeches by using M2 strategies such as facial expression, gesture, pause and repetition. I can listen attentively to spoken and multimodal texts M3 that include unfamiliar ideas and information. I can answer questions to spoken and multimodal texts that include unfamiliar ideas and information.

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Speaking Aspect Cluster 11 M1 M2 M3 I can express more detailed ideas and justify my point of view about familiar texts/topics. I can communicate confidently with a range of less familiar audiences for a wider variety of purposes. I can listen and understand a series of instructions related to a task and successfully complete the task.

Speaking Aspect Cluster 12 I can effectively sustain a point of view throughout a M1 discussion or debate, drawing on a range of sources to provide justification. M2 M3 I can analyse, synthesise and evaluate the views and reasons put forward by others. I can plan, rehearse and make adjustments to oral presentations for specific purposes and audiences. I can use advanced listening strategies to engage in a M4 discussion such as challenging others ideas, providing feedback and support for others. I can listen attentively to more lengthy and challenging M5 spoken and multimodal texts to gather and evaluate key information.

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