For further information, see the booklet Progression in key aspects of learning (Ref: 0524-2004) from Excellence and enjoyment: learning and teaching in the primary years http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primary/publications/learning_and_teaching/1041163/.

Problem solving

Children will identify problems and resolutions for a main character, applying their prior experience of adventure narratives to consider a range of possible solutions.

Creative thinking

Children will generate imaginative ideas in response to visual stimuli and make connections through play.

Reasoning

Children will predict events in a text, expressing and justifying their opinions based on evidence from the text and prior experience.

Evaluation

Children will discuss success criteria for their work, give feedback to others and judge the effectiveness of their own writing.

Empathy

Children will consider the thoughts, feeling and actions of characters in stories.

Social skills

When developing collaborative writing, children will learn about listening to and respecting other people's ideas.

Communication

Children will develop their ability to discuss as they work collaboratively in paired, group and whole-class contexts. They will communicate outcomes orally, in writing and through ICT.