The level of grammatical understanding needed rises significantly between LKS2 and UKS2. One area requiring a very strong grammatical understanding in KS2 is relative pronouns and relative clauses.

Stories, songs, and rhymes are the bedrock of early language development. However, there are children who can sing, recite rhymes, and tell stories who are unable to detect sounds within words, ...

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Our article charting the decline of rhyme in modern verse (“Feeling averse”, May 31st) touched a nerve with readers, some of whom are budding poets it seems. Here is a small selection of their ...

For Jeremy Bentham, a philosopher, poetry was simply writing that “fails” to reach the end of the line. For W.H. Auden, a poet, poetry was that which “makes nothing happen”. Arnold Bennett, a writer, ...

As you delve into the world of English language and poetry, you’ll discover the power and beauty of rhyming words. These linguistic gems add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to your writing.

SATs tests for 10 and 11 year olds take place in state-funded primary schools in May each year. (Getty Images) If your child is in year 6 at primary school, they've probably just finished their Key ...

Come one, come all, and explore real-world maths by helping pupils plan a school fair with this free KS2 budgeting lesson plan from John Bee… This lesson gives pupils a purposeful way to apply maths ...

An archive has revealed a handwritten copy of a 200-year-old poem originally written to prove rhyming is easy after an argument at a breakfast table. Marking World Poetry Day, Longleat in Wiltshire ...

Phonemic awareness is a crucial component of any reader’s tool kit. It’s crucial in chunking and blending words, as well as building vocabulary. As it involves the ability to listen to and manipulate ...