From The Grid...
To gain a
level 5,
across a range
of writing:
? I can write using relevant ideas and I develop my material with some imaginative detail.
? I develop my ideas appropriately and establish a clear viewpoint and add detail where possible.
? I can write so that the main purpose of my writing is clear and consistently maintained.
? I can write using the correct form and features of specific types of writing and this appropriate style keeps my reader interested.
? My writing is structured clearly and I can organise my sentences into appropriate paragraphs.
? I can manage the development of my writing, e.g. closings refer back to openings.
? I write using clear links between paragraphs.
? My paragraphs clearly structure my main ideas across the text to support my purpose, e.g. clear chronological or logical links between paragraphs.
? Within my paragraphs/ sections, I can use a range of devices which support cohesion, e.g. secure use of pronouns, connectives, references back to text.
? I make good links between paragraphs throughout my writing.
? I can use simple and complex sentences in my writing to make my ideas clear.
? I regularly use connectives in my work to show the relationship between my ideas, eg. although, on the other hand, meanwhile etc.
? I can also add in extra detail and change the word order of my sentences for effect.
? I use a full range of punctuation accurately to demarcate sentences, including speech punctuation.
? The word order and punctuation within my sentences are generally accurate including commas to mark clauses although I sometimes make errors where ambitious structures are attempted.
? I choose my vocabulary to have an effect on my reader.
? I use a reasonably wide vocabulary although I don?t always choose the best word.
? I use correct spelling of most common words which have a function within a sentence.
? I can spell most suffixes and prefixes.
? I sometimes make mistakes with words that are not spelt how they sound.
To gain a
level 6,
across a range
of writing:
? I try to write with imaginative treatment of appropriate materials, show familiarity with conventions of a variety of forms, and can adapt them when I need to suit my purpose and audience.
? My writing has a convincing, individual voice or point of view which is established and mostly sustained throughout.
? I can use a level of formality for purpose and audience and I use a range of stylistic devices to achieve an effect.
? My writing is imaginative and I am familiar with different writing conventions, which I try to use.
? I can establish a point of view and try to sustain it throughout.
? I try to change my formality and use stylistic devices to suit my audience and purpose, for example I can use literary devices as easily as I can use conversational style.
? My writing is clearly controlled and sequenced, taking account of the reader?s likely reaction, e.g. differing length paragraphs, use of flashback in narrative, anticipating reader?s questions.
? I use a range of features to clearly signal the overall direction of the text for the reader.
? My construction of paragraphs clearly supports the meaning and purpose of my writing, e.g. paragraph topic signalled and then developed, withholding of information for effect, thematic links between paragraphs.
? Within my paragraphs, I can use cohesive devices which contribute to the emphasis and effect of my writing, e.g. adverbials as sentence starters.
? I can use simple and complex sentences in my writing to show my purpose and achieve an effect on my reader.
? I can start my sentences with ?ly and ?ing words to emphasise my ideas.
? My sentences use the full range of punctuation and are consistently accurate.
? There is variety in my sentence structure with only occasional errors in ambitious structures, e.g. only occasional comma splices, some use of semi-colons, not always accurate.
? I choose vocabulary which is generally appropriate to my purpose and audience.
? I use a range of vocabulary which is generally varied and often ambitious, even though my choices may not always be apt.
? I use generally correct spelling throughout, including some ambitious, uncommon words or words with complex sound/symbol relationships.