By Cycle Three, most language work is undertaken in abstract form, although consolidation of understandings can be made through revisiting the Montessori materials when needed.
All genres of writing are studied. Children are introduced to a wide range of literature, creative writing is a key feature of this age group and the mechanics of spelling are refined. Children are avid readers by this stage, but still love having good literature read to them. It is a time for lively discussion of quality texts and of critical analysis of written and visual literature.
Media studies also forms part of the curriculum at this level.
