English (ENG01‑06)
Competence aims and assessment

Not in force for 3. trinn and 4. trinn until 1.8.2026

This version of the curriculum is not in force for 3. trinn and 4. trinn until 1.8.2026. Until 1.8.2026 the previous curriculum version is in force.

Examples of connections

Explanation

Competence aims after Year 4

The pupil is expected to be able to

  • explore different dictionaries and how they can be used in language learning
  • use digital resources to explore the language and interact with others
  • explore and use the English alphabet and pronunciation patterns in a variety of playing, singing and language-learning activities
  • listen to and understand words and expressions in adapted texts
  • use a number of common small words, polite expressions and simple phrases and sentences to obtain help to understand and be understood
  • participate in conversations on one’s own and others’ needs, feelings, daily life and interests and use conversation rules
  • discover and play with words and expressions that are common to both English and other languages with which the pupil is familiar
  • identify word classes in adapted texts
  • follow simple rules for spelling and syntax
  • read and understand texts with phonetic words and familiar and unfamiliar word images
  • read and understand the meaning of familiar and unfamiliar words, phrases and sentences based on the context in self-chosen texts
  • read and talk about the content of various types of texts, including picture books
  • write simple texts that express thoughts and opinions
  • talk about some aspects of different ways of living, traditions and customs in the English-speaking world and in Norway
  • learn words and phrases and acquire cultural knowledge through English-language literature

Formative assessment

Formative assessment shall help to promote learning and develop competence in the subject. The pupils demonstrate and develop competence in English in Years 3 and 4 when they play, explore and participate in oral, written and digital interaction. The pupils also demonstrate and develop competence when they relate their experiences of encounters with the English language and English-language cultures.

The teacher shall facilitate for pupil participation and stimulate the desire to learn by using a variety of strategies and learning resources to develop the pupils’ reading skills and oral and writing skills. The teacher shall allow the pupils to be active, play, explore and use what they have learnt in new situations. The pupils shall have the opportunity to experience that experimenting on their own and with others is part of learning a new language. The teacher and pupils shall engage in dialogue on the pupils’ development in English. With the competence the pupils have demonstrated as the starting point, they shall have the opportunity to express what they believe they have achieved and how they have improved their skills. The teacher shall provide guidance on further learning and adapt the teaching to enable the pupils to use the guidance provided to develop their reading skills, writing skills and oral and digital skills in the subject.