The overarching core learning outcomes for the key stage are indicated in italics. Relevant objectives from Years 5 and 6 are indicated under the strands.

Speaking
Speak competently and creatively for different purposes and audiences, reflecting on impact and response

Understanding and interpreting texts
Deduce, infer and interpret information, events and ideas
Identify and comment on the structure and organisation of texts
Explain and comment on writers' use of language, including vocabulary, grammatical and literary features
Y5 Make notes on and use evidence from across a text to explain events or ideas
Y5 Infer writers' perspectives from what is written and from what is implied
Y5 Explore how writers use language for effect

Engaging with and responding to texts
Respond imaginatively, using different strategies to engage with texts
Evaluate writers' purposes and viewpoints and the overall effect of the text on the reader
Y5 Compare how a common theme is presented in poetry, prose and other media

Creating and shaping texts
Write independently and creatively for purpose, pleasure and learning
Use and adapt a range of forms suited to different purposes and readers
Make stylistic choices, including vocabulary, literary features and viewpoints or voice
Y5 Reflect independently and critically on their own writing and edit and improve it
Y6 Integrate words, images and sounds imaginatively for different purposes