In Junior phase courses (S1-S3) pupils will have the opportunity to develop the key skills of reading, writing, listening and talking. Pupils will engage in a range of activities in overtaking the Experiences and Outcomes of Curriculum for Excellence. In S1-S3 pupils will be expected to create a range of texts across different genres, including creative writing, critical essays, informative and discursive writing. They will also engage with a range of texts including poetry, prose, drama and media. Pupils will have the opportunity to demonstrate their talking and listening skills through group discussion and individual talks.