Writing

Term 4

Sentence Structure: (surface feature)

I can:

• use simple and compound sentences with a variety of beginnings and lengths.
• structures
• use  some complex sentences to create pace, flow and interest
• make sure that most of my writing is grammatically correct eg. tense, subject-verb agreement, consistent use of pronouns, correct use of prepositions.
• use a variety of words to link events; later, following, after that

Writing Processes:

I can:

• plan my writing using a variety of methods depending on purpose; flow charts, graphic organisers
• independently revise and rework my writing by: inserting and adding detail, crossing out unnecessary parts, using a dictionary/thesaurus,

·        give and respond to feedback

·        proofread to check for spelling, grammar and punctuation.

·      can present work in a wide range of appropriate forms (digital and visual media)

Term 3

  Vocabulary - Use carefully selected words and phrases for the topic of the writing:

• adjectives, nouns, adverbs and verbs
• use language features such as similes

  Structure and Language - 

• organise the way I structure my writing so it fits the type of writing I am doing (e.g., a story with a beginning, a middle, and an end).
• show that different texts have different features
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Term 2

We are learning to use: 

Punctuation - Use the following correctly:

•  capital letters
•  fullstops
• question marks
• exclamation marks

 Ideas - plan before I write using strategies such as: 

• lists and mind maps to separate main ideas from details.
• gather words to use in my writing