Using Chris Quigley characteristics of a good communicator they must have:                                                 • An exceptional talent for listening attentively so as to understand what is being said.                               • A rich and varied vocabulary that gives clarity and interest to conversations.                                             • Clear speech that can be easily understood by a range of audiences.                                                         • An excellent grasp of the rules used in English conversation, such as tenses and the grammatical structure of sentences.                                                                                                                                             • A highly developed ability to tell stories that capture the interest and imagination of the audience.       • A delight in initiating and joining in conversations.                                                                                           • Respect for others when communicating, even when views differ.

Using Chris Quigley characteristics of a good reader they must have:                     

• Excellent phonic knowledge and skills.                                                                                                                • Fluency and accuracy in reading across a wide range of contexts throughout the curriculum.                  • Knowledge of an extensive and rich vocabulary.                                                                                             • An excellent comprehension of texts.                                                                                                                • The motivation to read for both study and for pleasure.                                                                                 • Extensive knowledge through having read a rich and varied range of texts.

We use the Scholastic Reading Pro as a school for children to read and take quizzes to improve their reading skills. All children have a username and password and access the website here. 

https://educator-slz03.scholasticlearningzone.com/auth/intl/Login/GBRXYTW  

Using Chris Quigley characteristics of a good writer they must have:

 • The ability to write fluently and with interesting detail on a number of topics throughout the curriculum.
 • A vivid imagination which makes readers engage with and enjoy their writing.
 • A highly developed vocabulary and an excellent knowledge of writing techniques to extend details or description.
 • Well-organised and structured writing, which includes a variety of sentence structures.
 • Excellent transcription skills that ensure their writing is well presented and punctuated, spelled correctly and neat.
 • A love of writing and an appreciation of its educational, cultural and entertainment values.