Year 1 Recognising 'but'
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What's included?
Dedicated Year 1 teaching materials for recognising the conjunction 'but', essential for contrasting ideas within the KS1 national curriculum for GPS. Activities develop pupils' reasoning skills as they identify how 'but' creates a connection that changes the flow of a sentence. This resource is key for building deepening understanding of how cohesive devices improve writing quality. Integrate this important small step from the CS Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Scheme into your grammar instruction.
Full step description and curriculum objectives
Year 1 Conjunctions
Lesson Input
Materials to introduce the lesson, explain concepts and model what pupils will do independently.
Independent Tasks
Activities that help pupils practise, apply and secure their understanding after the main teaching input.
Deeper Learning and Extension
Tasks that deepen understanding, promote discussion and stretch/extend pupils who are ready for greater challenge.
Resources at a glance
- PowerPointModelling PPTA teacher-led tool to guide children through a learning objective with a mix of different question types.
- WorksheetVaried FluencyConsolidate and secure understanding of key concepts with three fluency-based questions.
- WorksheetApplication and ReasoningPromote deeper learning with three different application and reasoning questions.
- WorksheetHomeworkThree different questions to complete at home and consolidate what has been learned in class.
