personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. Random use capital letters and One or more (may not be Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to to, Some use capital letters and /or /or full full stops. Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. Random use capital letters and One or more (may not be Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to to, Some use capital letters and /or /or full full stops. Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. Cluster Random use capital letters and Shows an awareness correct The student: Meaning agreement. may Meaning un may Engages in writing-like Uses un simple noun behaviour groups and using scribble or strings letters. Attempts to write adverbial own phrases. name, e.g. one or two letters, scribble. Holds a pencil or crayon effectively to draw and scribble. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to to, Some use capital letters and /or /or full full stops. Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters purpose Accurately writes or more simple Uses a range vocabulary, including and compound Uses a range adjectives and simple, compound and complex, some variation Some variation in Time connectives to sequence ideas Writes sentences that are connected evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. Cluster Correctly spells more complex HFW The student: Knows vocabulary that writing choices to describe is a means strategies such communication as as using analogy and exclamation and is marks curious to to end sentences about print. Is able e.g. scrambles, to differentiate slithers. slithers between e.g. Ly ly, est, writing ist, es. and drawing proper and experiments with marks, ten using drawing to contextualise number HFW and HFW topic and words their topic e.g. words house, writing. e.g. Is able to assign messages to texts they have recorded using a combination known letters and letter like symbols. Is learning about directionality and spatial concepts. strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. - e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. No clear message. One or more (may not be Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. - e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. No evidence sentence structure. One or more (may not be Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Vocabulary- Attempts to record words personal significance e.g. name. Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. Spelling- e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. Random letter/letter-like symbols. One or more (may not be Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. Punctuation- e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. No evidence punctuation. One or more (may not be Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. Handwriting Legibility- e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. Holds a pencil to draw and scribble. One or more (may not be Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and variation Some variation in The student: appropriate tense and demonstrates Writes sentences that are connected Cluster range a sentence Use figurative language such as showing consistent use tense. Cluster The student: Engages in writing-like behaviour using scribble or strings letters. Random use capital letters and Attempts to write own name, Clear e.g. attempt one to to write or name two or or a letters, scribble. Holds a pencil or crayon effectively to draw and scribble. Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to to, Some use capital letters and /or /or full full stops. The student: Knows that using writing conjunctions. is a means communication and went, is curious come, said. about print. Is able to differentiate between writing and drawing and experiments with marks, ten using Accurately drawing writes to or more contextualise simple Uses a range their vocabulary, writing. including and compound with letters the correct sequence Is able to assign Uses a range messages adjectives and to texts Selects they and uses have vocabulary recorded and Uses using word endings a combination correctly e.g. known letters and letter like symbols. Correctly spells more complex HFW Is learning about directionality and spatial concepts. Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Uses more complex Cluster word endings, proper number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. Understands that thoughts and can be recorded and that written symbols convey a constant message. Composes and records simple texts about personally significant topics for their own purposes and audiences. Often uses as alliteration, drawing and onomatopoeia support and to enhance their writing. Writes using Uses words conventional from increasingly letters and groups letters and experiments with punctuation to communicate their message. Relies heavily on the most obvious sounds in words when writing, has established an understanding directionality and leaves spaces between words. Has developed a simple writing vocabulary including high frequency words and words personal
personal e.g. E.g. name. - e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. Attempts to record their message. One or more (may not be Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. - e.g. Such their as their own own name or Random words. name those or those family members. family members. Random use capital letters and One or more (may not be Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to to, Some use capital letters and /or /or full full stops. Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Vocabulary - Records words personal significance e.g. their own name or those family members. Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Spelling - Clear attempt to write name or a Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Punctuation - Random use capital letters and /or full stops Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. Handwriting/Legibility - Letter like forms with some recognisable letters e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated informative texts, reflecting purpose purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose The student: Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and variation Some variation in range a sentence Use figurative language such as showing consistent use tense. Cluster Knows that writing is a means communication and is curious about print. Is able to differentiate between writing and drawing and experiments with marks, ten using drawing to contextualise their writing. Is able to assign messages to texts they have recorded using a combination known Random letters use capital and letters and like symbols. Is learning about directionality and spatial concepts. Cluster Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to to, proper number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. house friend, friend Cluster because. because Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters full full stops. The student: Understands that thoughts and can be recorded and that written symbols convey a constant Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full message. Composes and using records conjunctions. simple texts about personally significant topics for their own purposes and audiences. Often uses drawing to support and enhance their writing. Writes using conventional Accurately writes or more letters simple and Uses a groups range vocabulary, letters including and Spells experiments unknown words phonetically with punctuation to communicate and compound their message. Uses a range adjectives and Correctly spells more complex HFW Relies heavily on the most obvious sounds in words when writing, has established an understanding directionality and leaves spaces between words. Has developed a simple writing vocabulary including high frequency words and words personal The student: evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. Plans for writing by using talk, text or drawing Conveys simple ideas, responses, opinions or questions Uses capital letters and full stops to begin and end sentences Forms all upper and lower case letters correctly Rereads what they have written, as they write, to maintain meaning Responds to feedback by making changes such as adding or deleting details or changing punctuation or spelling. Accurately writes key personal words and an increasing number high frequency words Uses early spelling strategies such as segmenting words into syllables, hearing and recording sounds in words and using classroom resources, to spell unknown words.
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be - One or more ideas (may not be Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated - Shows an awareness correct Shows an awareness correct Meaning may sentence be parts. un Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun and Uses simple noun adverbial Uses simple phrases. groups noun and and adverbial phrases Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Vocabulary - Uses familiar, common words and simple high frequency words. Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated Spelling - Records dominant sounds. Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to, Shows an awareness correct my, is, can and words personal Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Begins to use environmental print to write unknown words. Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. Random use capital letters and One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated Punctuation - Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Some use capital letters and /or full stops. Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to to, Some use capital letters and /or /or full full stops. Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated Handwriting/Legibility - Shows an awareness correct Mix upper and lower Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be case letters un and/or some Uses simple noun groups and reversals/distortions May contain Writes simple inconsistent sentences, meaning is spacing, positioning or messy corrections. Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to to, Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or full full stops. Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated informative texts, spelling. reflecting purpose Begins to use text features such as purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose sentences introducing the theme or Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and variation Some variation in Cluster Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to to, The student: Plans for writing using by conjunctions. using talk, text or drawing. Conveys simple ideas, responses, opinions or questions. Uses capital letters Accurately and writes full or more stops simple to Uses begin a range and vocabulary, end including and compound Mostly forms upper Uses a range and adjectives lower and case Selects letters and uses vocabulary and Rereads what they have written, as experiences they write, and class discussion. to maintain Correctly meaning. spells more complex HFW Responds to feedback by making changes such as adding or deleting details or changing punctuation or Cluster The student: Understands that thoughts and can be recorded and that written symbols convey a constant message. Composes and records simple texts about personally significant topics for their own purposes and audiences. Often uses drawing to support and enhance their writing. Random use capital letters and Writes using conventional letters and groups letters and some experiments sounds. with punctuation communicate their message. Relies heavily on the most obvious sounds in words when recognisable writing, word. has established an understanding directionality and leaves spaces between words. Some use capital letters and /or /or Has developed a simple writing simple vocabulary high frequencyincluding words. high frequency words and words full full stops. personal proper number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. Accurately writes key personal words and an increasing number high frequency words. Uses early spelling strategies such as segmenting words into syllables, hearing and recording sounds in words and using classroom resources, to spell unknown words. reading Cluster program, e.g. catch, know, The student: Uses a range modelled, simple planning strategies. Composes structures, sentence texts length, on an and expanding uses a technically range specific topics, vocabulary. considering purpose range a sentence Use figurative language such as Begins to independently reread own texts in order to revise meaning and check spelling and punctuation. Has showing a base consistent vocabulary use tense. high Uses frequency words and phrases words for and effect, demonstrates to a range strategies when attempting to spell unfamiliar words. Attempts to represent all sounds in a word and is beginning to use conventional letter patterns.
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated ideas Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Uses simple pronoun references Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Vocabulary Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to to, Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or full full stops. Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. Random use capital letters and One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated Shows an awareness correct Spelling Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and with most letters Writes simple in sentences, the meaning correct is Uses a range vocabulary, including Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to to, Correctly spells more complex HFW Some use capital letters and /or /or full full stops. Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Punctuation Evidence capital letters and full stops at the start and end Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Handwriting/Legibility - Most letters formed correctly, mostly well-spaced and positioned. Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to to, Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or full full stops. Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. Mostly forms upper and lower case letters e.g. Such their as their own own name name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be The student: Plans for writing by using talk, text or drawing. Conveys simple ideas, responses, opinions or questions. Uses capital letters and full stops to begin and end Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Cluster Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to to, Random use capital letters and Rereads what they have written, as they write, to maintain meaning. Responds to feedback by making changes such as adding or deleting details or changing punctuation or spelling. Some use capital letters and /or /or Accurately writes key personal simple words high frequency and an words. increasing number high frequency words. full full stops. Uses early spelling strategies such as segmenting words into syllables, hearing and recording sounds in words and using classroom resources, to spell unknown words. Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated informative texts, reflecting purpose Cluster Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full The student: Uses a range Accurately modelled, writes or more simple planning Uses a range strategies. vocabulary, including and compound Composes texts Uses on a range an adjectives expanding range Selects and uses topics, vocabulary and considering Uses word endings purpose correctly e.g. Correctly spells more complex HFW Begins to independently reread own texts in order to revise e.g. They, meaning after, your. and check spelling and punctuation. Has a base vocabulary variation Some variation in high frequency feelings, experiences words and and actions demonstrates a range strategies when attempting to Time spell connectives unfamiliar to sequence ideas words. Attempts to represent all sounds in a word and is beginning to use conventional letter patterns. evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. proper number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose sentences introducing the theme or reading Cluster program, e.g. catch, know, The student: Uses simple planning strategies to organise their ideas and then apply their planning as they turn ideas into connected Composes texts with content that is related to the topic with relevant detail Revises their text, ten in response to feedback and edits it for clarity and accuracy meaning Proreads their text, to check punctuation and spelling range a sentence Use figurative language such as showing consistent use tense.
- personal e.g. E.g. name. Four or more sequenced ideas clearly connected e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. Random use capital letters and One or more (may not be Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to to, Some use capital letters and /or /or full full stops. Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be - Accurately writes or more simple and compound sentences Uses a range adjectives and Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Vocabulary - Uses a range vocabulary, including topic specific words Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. Two or three related May also include other unrelated Spelling - with letters in the correct sequence One or more (may not be Shows an awareness Uses word endings sentence correctly parts. Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be look/looks/ Uses un simple noun groups and Correctly spells more complex HFW e.g. they, after, your. Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Punctuation - Consistent use sentence punctuation (capital/fullstop). Some evidence simple punctuation e.g. question mark, exclamation mark. Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. Handwriting/Legibility - Regularity letter size, shape, placement, orientation and Shows an awareness correct spacing. Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Writes lower and adverbial Uses simple upper phrases. noun groups case and letters e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. Cluster The student: Uses a range modelled, simple planning strategies. Composes texts on an expanding range topics, considering purpose Begins to independently reread own texts in order to revise meaning and check spelling and punctuation. Random use capital letters and Has a base vocabulary high frequency words and demonstrates a range strategies /or /orfull full when stops. attempting to spell unfamiliar words. Attempts to represent all sounds in a word and is beginning recognisable to use word. conventional letter patterns. One or more (may not be Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to to, Some use capital letters and /or /or full full stops. Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated informative texts, reflecting purpose variation Some variation in Cluster proper number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full The student: Uses simple planning Accurately writes strategies or more simple to organise Uses a range vocabulary, their including ideas and Spells then unknown words apply phonetically their planning as they turn ideas and compound into connected Uses a range adjectives and Correctly spells more complex HFW Composes texts with content that is related to the topic e.g. with They, after, relevant your. detail Revises their text, ten in response to feedback and edits it for clarity and accuracy meaning Proreads their text, to check punctuation and spelling evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose sentences introducing the theme or reading Cluster program, e.g. catch, know, The student: Uses a range more sophisticated modelled planning strategies that organise ideas eg drawing diagrams, making notes. States purpose and audience before composing text. Begins to use literary devices to Proreads for correct punctuation, grammar and spelling and revises to clarify the message, adding or deleting for improvement. range a sentence Use figurative language such as showing consistent use tense.
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated - Evidence structure and features imaginative, persuasive and informative texts, reflecting purpose and Shows an awareness correct audience. Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Begins to use Uses un text simple features noun groups and such as headings and adverbial paragraphs phrases. to organise Random use capital letters and Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to to, Some use capital letters and /or /or full full stops. Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated - simple, compound and complex. Shows an awareness correct Some variation in Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Correct pronoun adverbial Uses simple referencing. phrases. noun groups and Time connectives to sequence ideas e.g. first, next. Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated Vocabulary - Demonstrates the use more precise vocabulary choices to Shows an awareness correct describe feelings, experiences and Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and actions. Selects a variety powerful verbs e.g. scrambles, slithers. Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated Spelling - strategies such as using analogy and known chunks Shows an awareness correct and rimes. Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Uses more complex adverbial Uses simple phrases. noun word groups and endings, e.g. ly, est, ist, es. Accurately spells an increasing number HFW and topic words e.g. house, friend, because. Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated Punctuation - exclamation marks to end Shows an awareness correct sentences and uses capital letters Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and correctly to begin adverbial Uses simple sentences phrases. noun groups and and for familiar proper Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Handwriting/Legibility - Correct, consistent, legible, appearing to be fluent. Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Two or three related May also include other unrelated purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose variation Some variation in Cluster Cluster The student: Uses simple planning strategies to organise their ideas and then apply their planning as they turn ideas into connected Composes texts with content that is related to the topic with relevant detail Revises their text, ten in response to feedback and edits it for clarity and accuracy meaning Random use capital letters and Proreads their text, to check punctuation and spelling Some use capital letters and /or /or Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full The student: Uses a range more sophisticated modelled planning strategies that organise ideas eg drawing diagrams, making notes. States purpose Accurately and writes audience or more simple before Uses composing a range vocabulary, text. including and compound Uses a range adjectives and Begins to use literary devices to enhance phrases from and shared enrich literary meaning. Correctly spells more complex HFW Proreads for correct punctuation, grammar and spelling e.g. They, and after, revises your. to clarify the message, adding or deleting for improvement. proper Accurately Cluster spells an increasing number number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. The student: Uses planning strategies to organise ideas for writing (eg by using lists and mind maps that distinguish main ideas from details) and to generate appropriate language tense and demonstrates for writing. Creates Writes sentences relevant that are content connected that Uses conveys words from several increasingly experiences, items, and or ideas relating to the topic or task, sometimes including a comment. Revises and edits their writing for sense and impact and gives their peers feedback on their writing. Proreads Demonstrates their variety in writing sentences to check Correct the use spelling, unique field grammar or and punctuation, drawing on their own developing knowledge about words and sentence range a sentence construction and classroom Use figurative resources language such such as as junior dictionaries. Publish, where appropriate, in a variety media, depending on their purpose showing consistent use tense. Uses Experiments simple with written direct and language indirect create features atmosphere (such or add as alliteration emphasis. and similes) and visual language features (such as labelled diagrams) to support meaning.
- purpose Consistently uses paragraphs to group ideas personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. Random use capital letters and One or more (may not be Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to to, Some use capital letters and /or /or full full stops. Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated - Include different types verbs using Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Writes sentences Uses un that simple are noun groups connected and and sequenced to adverbial narrate phrases. events or to Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated Vocabulary - Experiments with literary devices such as alliteration and Shows an awareness correct onomatopoeia to enhance and Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and enrich meaning. challenging texts in own writing. Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated Spelling - Spells words using consonant blends, vowel diagraphs and silent Shows an awareness correct letters that have been including taught noun/verb as Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and part the reading adverbial Uses simple phrases. noun program, groups and e.g. catch, know, boat, bread, green, could. Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated Punctuation - Uses a range sentence punctuation Consistently uses capitals for proper Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Some evidence contractions, Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Handwriting/Legibility - Writes legibly with growing fluency using upper and lower case letters. Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Two or three related May also include other unrelated headings and dictionaries. paragraphs to organise purpose variation Some variation in Cluster Some use capital letters and /or /or Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full The student: Uses planning strategies to organise ideas for writing (eg by using lists and mind maps that distinguish main ideas from details) and to generate language for writing. Creates relevant Accurately content writes or that more simple conveys Uses a several range vocabulary, experiences, including Spells items unknown words phonetically, and or ideas relating and compound Uses a range adjectives and to the topic or adverbial task, phrases. sometimes including phrases from a shared comment. literary experiences class discussion. Correctly spells more complex HFW Revises and edits their writing for sense and impact and e.g. gives They, after, their your. peers feedback on their writing. Proreads their writing to check the spelling, grammar and punctuation, drawing on their own developing knowledge about words and sentence construction and classroom resources such as junior Cluster The student: Uses a range more sophisticated modelled planning strategies that organise ideas eg drawing diagrams, making notes. States purpose and audience before composing text. Begins to use literary devices to Random use capital letters and Proreads for correct punctuation, grammar and spelling and revises to clarify the message, adding or deleting for improvement. proper number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. Publish, where appropriate, in a variety media, depending on their purpose Uses simple written language features (such as alliteration and similes) and visual language features (such as labelled diagrams) to support meaning. strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be - Composes complex texts which shows strong evidence the text type, purpose sentences introducing the theme or Shows an awareness correct Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Random use capital letters and Spells simple HFW correctly e.g. to to, Some use capital letters and /or /or full full stops. Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated - Shows an awareness correct range sentence Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Sentences flow with Uses un simple logical noun groups sequence and showing consistent adverbial use phrases. tense. Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated Vocabulary - Shows an awareness correct Use figurative agreement. language Meaning may be such as Meaning may be un Uses un simple noun groups and metaphor and/or adverbial simile. phrases. Uses words and phrases for effect, to create atmosphere Produces some compound or sentences add emphasis. Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated Spelling - Use some irregular spelling patterns e.g. light, cough. Shows an awareness correct Application spelling rules e.g. Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and Correct spelling more complex Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated Punctuation - Demonstrates control over a variety punctuation to enhance Shows an awareness correct text meaning. e.g. quotation marks Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and for direct speech adverbial Uses simple and phrases. noun groups commas and in lists. Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
personal e.g. E.g. name. e.g. Such their as their own own name or name those or those family members. family members. One or more (may not be Handwriting/Legibility - Fluently writes letters consistent size and formation in NSW Foundation Style. Shows awareness correct Demonstrates understanding that Meaning agreement. may Meaning be un may be Uses un simple noun groups and handwriting and presentation work needs to reflect audience and Random use capital letters and Some use capital letters and /or /or Mix Mix upper and and lower case case letters Two or three related May also include other unrelated Correct Evidence use capital letters and full full Accurately writes or more simple and compound Uses a range adjectives and Uses a range vocabulary, including Correctly spells more complex HFW evidence Some evidence simple punctuation simple punctuation e.g. variation Some variation in number HFW and HFW topic and words topic e.g. words house, e.g. proper purpose strong evidence the features text type, text type, purpose purpose range a sentence showing consistent use tense. Use figurative language such as
Adapted from Mackenzie, Scull and Munsie 0 TEXT STRUCTURE - Authorial How /ideas are organized in the text. May include features text types. No clear message. Attempts to record their message. One or more (may not be Two or three related May also include other unrelated imaginative, persuasive and headings and paragraphs to organise purpose strong evidence the features text type, purpose sentences introducing the theme or
SENTENCE STRUCTURE AND GRAMMATICAL FEATURES - Authorial How sentences or sentence parts are constructed, e.g. simple, compound and complex sentence usage. Early Stage Stage BOSTES Document Mackenzie, Scull and Munsie 0 sentence one or more clauses; a key unit for expressing A written sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark, eg Kim broke the vase. Kim tripped on the step and she broke the vase conjunction joining word, eg and, so, but compound sentence two or more clauses usually linked by a coordinating conjunction, eg The bell rang and Kim went home complex sentence an independent (main) clause and a dependent (subordinate) clause linked by a subordinating conjunction (indicating time, place, manner, reason, condition), eg We all went outside when the sun came out. When the sun came out, we all went outside quoted (direct) speech eg, Kim said, I want to go home reported (indirect) speech eg, Kim said that she wanted to go home coordinating conjunction a word or words that link phrases and clauses, eg as, and, or, either/ neither, but, so, and, then statement provides, eg I am leaving now question asks for an answer, eg Are you busy? command tells us to do something, eg Close the door exclamation for emphasis, eg I won! paragraph two or more sentences centred on the same theme or idea; begins with a topic sentence (introducing the theme or idea) in factual texts CLAUSE LEVEL STRUCTURE OF THE CLAUSE clause a complete message or thought expressed in words: a clause includes at least one noun and one verb a clause may be a sentence on its own (main clause) or may be combined with a main clause to form a sentence a clause may tell us about an action and those involved in the action, eg Mark (noun doer) opened (verb action verb) the door (noun done to) BOSTES
VOCABULARY - Authorial Range and precision word choices, e.g. everyday language, topic specific language, descriptive language. Attempts to record words personal E.g. name. Records words personal Such as their own name or those family members. proper nouns particular to cultural Uses a range vocabulary, including topic specific words vocabulary choices to describe. Selects a variety powerful verbs e.g. scrambles, slithers as alliteration, onomatopoeia to Use figurative language such as create atmosphere or add emphasis. Adapted from Mackenzie, Scull and Munsie 0