Languages, Literacy and Communication
Leithoedd, Llythrennedd a Chyfathrebu

Area of Learning and Experience

Languages, Literacy and communication 

Statement of What Matters

Languages connect us 

Key Concept

Cultural Identity 

Overarching Learning Intention

To embrace different language learning experiences, be knowledgeable about my own and other cultures, communities, and the world so that I can develop a sense of belonging and communicate effectively in both Welsh and English

Concepts to consider within this Statement of What Matters 

Using Languages, Links between languages, Diversity in languages and Translanguaging 

Skills- what will I be able to do by the end of the learning experience? 

To listen and practise speaking in my familiar languages 

To develop an understanding of Wales 

To identifydifferent cultures through language 

To understand people use different languages 

To develop a sense of belonging in Wales and our community 

To respect cultural differences, identifying similarities and differences between my own culture 

To embrace differences between languages 

To compare our locality to others and begin to express my views about what it means to ‘belong’. 

To discuss the value and importance of diversity within my school, Wales, and the world 

To compare the use of language in different context

To demonstrate an appreciation of our community, Wales, and the wider world 

To challenge cultural Stereotypes and take action when appropriate 

Knowledge- What will I know and understand by the end of the learning experience?

Knowledge of different languages used in my environment 

To know that we live in Wales 

To know that there are different cultures and how to join in a familiar story

To know that people use different languages depending on where they are from

To know the culture within Wales and my community

To understand that different cultures are important 

To know the differences and similarities between languages e.g., North/ South Wales, forms

To know about our locality and others. To describe what is meant by the term belonging.

To know similarities and differences between cultures 

To know how different languages connect, how they are similar and different 

To know why community is important and how communities can influence us 

To begin to know and recognise cultural stereotypes and prejudice

Experiences- What experiences will be provided to develop the learning? 

Cross-curricular Skills- What cross-curricular skills will I have developed by the end of the learning experience?

Area of Learning and Experience

Language, Literacy and Communication 

Statement of What Matters

Languages connect us

Key Concept

Multilingualism 

Overarching Learning Intention

To connect with people, places and communities through language, being aware of the diversity of languages and recognising similarities and differences between them (LLC WM1) so that I can communicate effectively in different forms and settings (ACL) as citizens of a bilingual Wales in a multilingual world

Skills- what will I be able to do by the end of the learning experience? 

To communicate in my home language

To begin to talk with my peers in the language(s) of the setting/school

To begin to be aware of a link between language(s) and culture and develop a sense of belonging

To begin to draw on information presented in one language and convey it in my own words in another

To identify relationships and connections with other languages

To identify relationships between other cultures and my own sense of Welsh identity.

To receive information in one language and adapt it for various purposes to then communicate in a growing range of languages

To recognise connections, commonalities and differences between the languages I speak and those that I am learning.

To understand that there are connections between culture and identity and that these differ within Wales and around the world.

To use my knowledge of how languages work to support further language learning

I can apply my translanguaging skills to support my learning in familiar and new languages.

To understand how languages can provide a sense of belonging to a local and global community.

To explore and analyse how languages impact upon identity and culture and understand that learning them offers enhanced opportunities in Wales and in international contexts.

Knowledge- What will I know and understand by the end of the learning experience?

To describe that there are different languages in my school

To describe that different languages in other countries may also have different ways of living

To describe how we all belong in school and our wider community

To explain that there are different languages in my school and community

To explain that different languages in other countries may also have different ways of living

To explain that everybody is different, but still belongs and to find ways to celebrate diversities for all children

To analyse that there are a range of languages in the world

To analyse how different languages in other countries have different ways of living and can be more diverse than ourselves

To analyse how we are different to each other and ways in which we belong in a diverse Wales and World

To analyse and evaluate the similarities and differences in languages across the world

To analyse and evaluate our own cultural identity and how it differs from others

To analyse and evaluate our own identity in Wales and the World

Experiences- What experiences will be provided to develop the learning? 

Cross-curricular Skills- What cross-curricular skills will I have developed by the end of the learning experience?

Area of Learning and Experience

Languages, Literacy and Communication 

Statement of What Matters

Understanding languages is key to understanding the world around us

Key Concept

Communication and Empathy 

Overarching Learning Intention

To be able to express themselves by communicating confidently so that they can demonstrate empathy in various contexts. 

Concepts to consider within this Statement of What Matters 

Listening, developing understanding, reading strategies, responding to text and vocabulary 

Skills- what will I be able to do by the end of the learning experience? 

To be able to name and identify some feelings and know how to compare some feelings and emotions.

To be able to match my feelings with the feelings of another (in a picture story with a real/fictional person)

To be able to express and describe the meaning of different feelings and emotions and to communicate/express my feelings

To be able to identify with the feelings of another person (real or fictional).

To be able to ask questions of people (real or fictional) about their feelings

To be able to articulate a range of feelings/emotions so I can express myself

To be able to ask questions to help me to understand how another person (real or fictional) is feeling.

To be able to explain what somebody is feeling based on what I have understood

To be able to categorise complex feelings/emotions when discussing topics

To be able to predict how a character/person might feel in a situation.

To be able to hypothesize how somebody might react or feel in a given situation based on what I understand. 

To be able to reflect and evaluate on feelings and emotions when discussing complex topics.

To be able to confidently analyse and empathise with how a character might feel in a situation.

To be able to hypothesize and communicate how someone might feel in a wide range of contexts.

To be able to expand and evaluate on mature feelings and emotions when discussing a greater range of complex topics. 

Knowledge- What will I know and understand by the end of the learning experience?

 To know a range of emotional vocabulary so that I can identify a range of emotions

To know how to recognise body cues and facial expressions such as smiling and frowning so that I can identify, understand and communicate how others are feeling

To know how to write simple sentences to describe feelings/emotions

To know, use and understand a wider range vocabulary 

To begin to know how people/characters feel in a variety of contexts

To begin to know how to write in a variety of genres, so that I can express my own and others’ feelings

 To know a wide range of vocabulary so that I can begin to explain, analyse and empathise with people (real or fictional)

To know reading techniques to be able to analyse literature, focusing on characters and emotions

To know some writing techniques, styles and forms, so that I can begin to communicate ideas and emotions, and recognise those of others in various forms of writing

know a wider range of vocabulary, to be able to explain, analyse, and empathise with other people (real or fictional)

know reading techniques required to be able to infer meaning from literature, focusing on character emotions and motivations

know a variety writing techniques, styles and forms, so that I can further develop my ability to communicate ideas and emotions, and recognise those of others in various forms of writing

know how to participate in a reflective discussion so that I can consider other peoples’ views and further my understanding/illuminate the topic of conversation

To have a mature understanding of vocabulary and concepts so that I can explain, analyse and empathise with other people (real or fictional.

know a variety of reading techniques so that I can infer meaning from a range of fiction and non-fiction.

know a variety writing techniques, styles and forms, so that I can communicate with growing maturity and confidence.

know how to maturely participate in reflective and challenging discussion so that I can consider and respond to other people’s views and further my understanding/illuminate the topic of discussion. 

Experiences- What experiences will be provided to develop the learning? 

Cross-curricular Skills- What cross-curricular skills will I have developed by the end of the learning experience?

Area of Learning and Experience

Language, literacy and communication

Statement of What Matters

Expressing ourselves through languages is key to communication. 

Key Concept

Collaboration and Discussion

Overarching Learning Intention

To be able to discuss collaboratively so that Ican communicate effectively in different forms and settings, using both Welsh and English

Concepts to consider within this Statement of What Matters 

Crafting speech, reflection, handwriting, spelling and punctuation, opinions, audience and purpose 

Skills- what will I be able to do by the end of the learning experience? 

listening behaviours e.g. looking at the speaker.

To be introduced to the concept of turn taking in more structured situations e.g. adult led group work. 

To be able to answer basic questions. 

To be able to take turns in formal and informal situations. 

To be able to sustain a discussion e.g by asking questions, clarifying meaning, commenting on other points made. 

To be able to identify what makes a successful discussion

To be able to engage in a discussion which explores challenging or contentious issues. 

To be able to participate in a discussion sustaining a role or viewpoint e.g. role play, debating, hot seating. 

To be able to respond to others’ points of view by seeking clarity, summarising, and explaining what I have heard, read, or seen. 

To be able to listen attentively using a range of verbal and nonverbal cues e.g. nodding, paraphrasing. 

To be able to evidence effective listening by contributing with thoughtful or considered responses. 

To be able to identify what makes a successful discussion and use these strategies or approaches in their own contributions.

To be able to synthesise people’s views and opinions. 

To use a repertoire of strategies to convey my points convincingly e.g. gestures, rhetorical devices etc. 

To be able to listen to and respond to others with questions, comments, and suggestions to develop productive collaborative talk. 

To be able to consider different people’s views and ideas on various subjects, using them to evaluate and make judgements. 

To be able to synthesise people’s views and opinions. 

To use a repertoire of strategies to convey my points convincingly e.g. gestures, rhetorical devices etc. 

To be able to listen to and respond to others with questions, comments, and suggestions to develop productive collaborative talk. 

To be able to consider different people’s views and ideas on various subjects, using them to evaluate and make judgements. 

Knowledge- What will I know and understand by the end of the learning experience?

To know that when someone else is talking others should listen. 

To know and be able to use question stems. 

To know how to join in discussions by offering their own ideas, linked to what has been said. 

To know how to ask a question if they don’t understand something. 

To know and be able to use different discussion skills e.g. such as challenging, building, elaborating, summarising etc. 

To know that other people can have a different opinion and respond appropriately. 

To know and be able to use formal and informal register depending on the context e.g. I know the difference between classroom talk and playground talk. 

To know how to ask questions to further understanding. 

To know how to express opinions, giving reasons, and provide appropriate answers to questions. 

To know how to challenge others’ points of view with empathy and growing sensitivity. 

To know and be able to use summary in group discussions e.g. drawing out key ideas, bringing the discussion to a close, feeding back to others. 

To know that other people can have a different opinion which may be subject to bias and prejudice. 

To know how to interrogate ideas with sensitivity whilst challenging other points of view. 

To use a repertoire of strategies to convey my points convincingly e.g. gestures, rhetorical devices etc. 

To know how to interrogate ideas with sensitivity whilst challenging other points of view. 

To be able to synthesise people’s views and opinions. 

Experiences- What experiences will be provided to develop the learning? 

Cross-curricular Skills- What cross-curricular skills will I have developed by the end of the learning experience?

Area of Learning and Experience

Languages, Literacy and Communication 

Statement of What Matters

Literature fires imagination and inspires creativity 

Key Concept

Literature 

Overarching Learning Intention

Engage with contemporary issues based upon their knowledge and values 

Concepts to consider within this Statement of What Matters 

Engaging, creating, responding, developing and empathy 

Skills- what will I be able to do by the end of the learning experience? 

To begin to listen and experience simple literature including from Wales and the wider world.

To begin to respond and show empathy by answering simple questions e.g. What part of the story did you like? How did he feel in the story?

To begin to make links between their own experiences and that of the story. 

 To listen and respond to literature including Wales and the wider world.

To respond and show empathy by asking and answering questions.

To make links between their own experiences of the story and that of others.

To listen, read and respond to a variety of literature including Wales and the wider world.

To respond and show empathy by asking and answering questions and giving reasons for their opinions.

To compare similarities and differences between texts.

To begin to analyse extracts of literature e.g., creating atmosphere, character analysis.

To make inferences when responding to the text and consider the writers intentions e.g., how is the writer getting you to empathise with the character?

To begin to consider bias and reliability of the text.

To extend their analysis of a wider variety of literature including some non-fiction texts, e.g., Leaflets.

To select specific evidence in the form of quotes from the text and consider linguistic features and their effect, e.g., similes, metaphors.

To express their opinions on bias and reliability of the text 

To compare and contrast extended texts.

Knowledge- What will I know and understand by the end of the learning experience?

Show knowledge of familiar places. 

Gain knowledge of new places and cultures from literature. 

Show an increasing knowledge of the names of places.

Develop knowledge of new places and cultures from literature.

Begin to understand the setting of a story can be an important feature. 

To begin to understand that people/ characters in these places may lead different lives to us in terms of customs, habits, religion etc. 

To understand the setting/ location of a story can be an important feature. 

Gain knowledge from new places including Wales and the wider world. 

To understand contemporary issues in Wales and the wider world. 

Experiences- What experiences will be provided to develop the learning? 

Cross-curricular Skills- What cross-curricular skills will I have developed by the end of the learning experience?