Progression - Linking sound and spelling

The Key Stage 2 Framework for Languages sets out a clear structure for progression over four years. Expectations and Outcomes describe what most children should be able to do by the end of the year.

The Learning Objectives for each of the three core strands, Oracy, Literacy and Intercultural Understanding show how to plan the next steps in a cohesive programme of learning. The two cross-cutting strands of Knowledge about Language and Language Learning Strategies underpin the core strands and help children to develop language learning skills for life.

Sound spelling links

These children are in the early stages of learning French and have been practising conversations which they can use when they meet someone. To encourage children to vary their language and to help them understand the links between spelling and pronunciation, the teacher suggests they might also use the word Salut as well as Bonjour to say Hello. She presents the words Bonjour and Salut in large, coloured letters on the interactive whiteboard.