"It's a strange world of language in which skating on thin ice can get you into hot water." - Franklin P. Jones
English should develop pupils’ abilities to communicate effectively in speech and writing and to listen with understanding. It should also enable them to be enthusiastic, responsive and knowledgeable readers.
This can be achieved by encouraging children to:
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use the vocab. and grammar of standard English
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formulate, clarify and express their ideas
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adapt their speech to a wide range of demands
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listen, understand and respond appropriately to others
