English (ENG01‑06)
Competence aims and assessment

Not in force for 5. trinn–7. trinn until 1.8.2026

This version of the curriculum is not in force for 5. trinn–7. trinn until 1.8.2026. Until 1.8.2026 the previous curriculum version is in force.

Examples of connections

Explanation

Competence aims after Year 7

The pupil is expected to be able to

  • use simple strategies for language learning, text creation and communication
  • use digital resources and different dictionaries in language learning, text creation and interaction
  • explore and use pronunciation patterns and words and expressions in play, singing and role playing
  • listen to and understand words and expressions in adapted and authentic texts
  • express oneself in an understandable way with a varied vocabulary and polite expressions adapted to the receiver and situation
  • initiate, maintain and conclude conversations about one's own interests and current topics
  • explore and talk about some linguistic similarities between English and other languages that the pupil is familiar with and use this in their language learning
  • identify sentence elements in various types of sentences and use knowledge of verb conjugation and declension of nouns and adjectives in working on own oral and written texts
  • follow rules for spelling, word inflection and syntax
  • read and present content from various types of texts, including self-chosen texts
  • read and listen to English-language factual texts and literature for children and young people and write and talk about the content
  • talk about the reliability of various sources and choose sources for one's own use
  • write cohesive texts, including multimedia texts, that retell, tell, inquire about and express opinions and interests adapted to the recipient
  • revise one's own texts based on feedback
  • reflect on and talk about the role played by English in their own lives
  • investigate ways of living and traditions in different societies in the English-speaking world and in Norway and reflect on identity and cultural belonging

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 5, 6 and 7 when they play with and explore the language, when they read with fluency and comprehension and when they express themselves in oral and written texts about different societies in the English-speaking world.

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 in a variety of situations. The pupils shall be given 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.