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

Enquiry

Children will ask questions arising from work in another area of the curriculum, for example on wheeled toys. They will ask relevant questions about why things happen and how they work, and explore how to find the answers using different sources of information.

Information processing

Children will use first-hand experience and simple information sources to answer questions. They will learn where to find information, understand what is relevant and use this to write their own pages for an information book.

Reasoning

Children will develop their concepts of fact and fiction and be able to explain why they have categorised a particular text.

Evaluation

Children will present information orally and in writing. They will discuss success criteria and judge the effectiveness of their own work.

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 if appropriate.