Page 10 - Year 1 SOW 2020

2. Glossary of terms in the Primary Year 1 curriculum framework

Term in Primary Year 1 curriculum Meaning
framework

Listening 1.1.1 a limited range of high frequency target language
Recognise and reproduce with support phonemes
a limited range of high frequency These are the phonemes shown in the phonics table in
target language phonemes the syllabus document.

A range of target language phonemes in Year 1 means a
suitable variety of phonemes from the phonics table,
based on the teacher’s judgment of how well the pupils
they teach can read.

Listening 1.2 a variety of familiar contexts
Understand meaning in a variety of Familiar contexts are ones which pupils know. Examples
familiar contexts include contexts linked to topics covered in the
Superminds 1 textbook, such as friends and family,
school and food.

However, pupils in rural or remote areas and pupils who
live in cities may be familiar with different contexts.
Teachers should use their own judgment here.

Listening 1.2.1 very simple phrases and sentences
Understand with support the main idea Very simple phrases and sentences are simple in
of very simple phrases and structure. They are short and contain just one clause (e.g.
sentences I’m seven; She can swim, He’s got 2 sisters). The ideas
they contain are easy for pupils to understand (e.g. They
See also live in Kuching, I like bananas)
 Listening 1.2.2
 Reading 3.2.1
 Reading 3.2.2

Listening 1.2.3 very short simple narratives
Understand with a high degree of Very short narratives are stories which are usually not
support very short simple narratives more than 6 lines long. The simple narratives contain
language and ideas which pupils can understand.

Teachers should use their own judgment on very short
simple narratives, based on the level and interest of the
pupils they teach.

6
Primary Year 1 Scheme of Work