Vocabulary VIPER Progression of Skills
Year 1
To talk about new words and what they mean and linking them to words they already know.
Year 2
To talk about new words and what they mean and linking them to words they already know.
Year 3
To identify language, structural and presentational features of texts and discuss how they contribute to the meaning. To discuss words and phrases that engage the reader. To give extended explanations of the impact of language choices on meaning.
Year 4
To identify language, structural and presentational features of texts and discuss how they contribute to the meaning. To discuss words and phrases that engage the reader. To give extended explanations of the impact of language choices on meaning.
Year 5
To discuss how the structural and presentational choices impact on meaning, theme and purpose. To discuss and evaluate texts, commenting on writers’ use of words, phrases and language features including figurative language.
Year 6
To discuss how the structural and presentational choices impact on meaning, theme and purpose. To discuss and evaluate texts, commenting on writers’ use of words, phrases and language features including figurative language.
“Staff who are new to the profession flourish due to the effective support and professional development provided.”
“Staff are proud to work in this school.”
“Pupils behave consistently well. They display very positive attitudes towards their learning.”
“Pupils feel valued and are proud to be themselves. The school is a very happy place to learn.”
“The school has established a vibrant curriculum for all pupils. Adults bring learning to life through the many opportunities that the curriculum offers.”
“Leaders deliberately broaden pupils’ experiences by enabling them to take on responsibilities within school.”
“Leaders at Boothferry Primary School have established a distinctive school vision based on respect, cooperation and ‘international mindedness’.”
“Leaders have made reading a priority. Staff share carefully chosen stories that inspire pupils to read.”
“Children in early years quickly master new sounds in phonics and enjoy curling up with their favourite book.”
“Pupils understand difference and diversity. They know that everyone deserves to be respected.”
“The support that pupils with SEND receive is exemplary. Pupils with SEND are flourishing.”
“Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum. The school has clearly identified the most important knowledge that pupils need to learn.”
