Answer:
The 2014 English National Curriculum states: ‘Explicit knowledge of grammar is very important, as it gives us more conscious control and choice in our language.’ Young readers and writers need to understand how language is organised to make meaning and communicate effectively. Whether developing oral confidence in EYFS, or choosing the grammatical structure and organisation for a persuasive letter in Year 6, concepts must be explicitly taught and children guided in their effective selection and application.
