• Identifying themes, tone, and purpose

• Exploring how authors use language, structure, and stylistic features

• Making inferences and drawing conclusions from evidence

• Evaluating arguments and perspectives

• Recognising bias, stereotypes, or assumptions in texts

• Comparing and contrasting different texts or viewpoints

• Asking insightful questions to deepen interpretation

Creative Writing Skills

• Creating original narratives or poems

• Developing characters, setting, and plot

• Using literary devices effectively (imagery, dialogue, symbolism)

• Editing and refining writing for clarity and impact

Research & Inquiry Skills

• Finding and selecting relevant sources

• Synthesising information from different texts

• Supporting claims with evidence

• Organising information logically in essays or presentations