Updated: 08 Nov 2019
An active game that requires students to use their basic grammar and punctuation knowledge.
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 14 Pages
Years: 2 - 5
Create short narrative, informative and persuasive texts for familiar audiences using simple text structures, topic-specific vocabulary and multimodal elements as appropriate <ul> <li>creating texts so that readers and/or audiences follow the sequence of ideas or events, using vocabulary (including topic-specific vocabulary) appropriate for the purpose</li> <li>using digital tools to create texts</li> <li>using simple and compound sentences correctly and flexibly to express and combine ideas</li> </ul>
Create narrative, informative and persuasive texts, written and spoken, with ideas grouped in simple paragraphs, using topic-specific and precise vocabulary and multimodal elements as appropriate <ul> <li>gathering information and ideas about a topic in preparation for writing, which may include information and ideas from online and digital sources</li> <li>researching a topic to prepare an oral or multimodal presentation</li> <li>planning the sequence of ideas and information using techniques such as storyboards or a simple flow chart</li> <li>explaining ideas to a peer when planning a presentation</li> <li>selecting an appropriate text structure for a writing purpose, and sequencing content for clarity and to have an impact on an audience</li> <li>using appropriate simple and compound sentences to express and combine ideas</li> <li>using vocabulary, including topic-specific vocabulary, relevant to the type of text and purpose</li> <li>using digital tools to plan, sequence, compose and edit texts</li> </ul>
Create narrative, informative and persuasive texts, written and spoken, using relevant, linked ideas for a range of audiences and using multimodal elements as appropriate <ul> <li>using research to gather ideas for writing and integrating information from a range of sources, which may include those found online</li> <li>selecting text structure and planning how to group ideas into paragraphs to sequence content</li> <li>using topic-specific, precise and varied vocabulary</li> <li>choosing a variety of appropriate words and phrases, including descriptive words and some technical vocabulary, to communicate meaning accurately</li> <li>using grammatical features, including different types of verb groups, noun groups and adverb groups/phrases, for effective descriptions and details according to purpose</li> </ul>
Create different types of texts, written and spoken, with relevant, elaborated and sequenced ideas, using text structure appropriate for topic, purpose and audience, and multimodal elements as appropriate <ul> <li>using research from print and digital resources to gather and organise information for writing</li> <li>planning a report on a topic, sequencing ideas logically and providing supporting detail, including graphics, sound and visuals, to enhance audience engagement and understanding</li> <li>selecting an appropriate text structure for the writing purpose, and sequencing content according to that text structure, introducing the topic and grouping related information in well-sequenced paragraphs with a concluding statement</li> <li>using vocabulary, including technical vocabulary, appropriate for purpose and context</li> <li>using appropriate grammatical features, including more complex sentences and relevant verb tenses, pronoun references, and adverb and noun groups/phrases for effective descriptions</li> <li>writing letters in print and by email, demonstrating understanding of audience</li> </ul>
Re-read and edit texts for spelling, sentence boundary punctuation and text structure <ul> <li>reviewing and developing sentences; for example, adding prepositional phrases such as ‘with a long tail’ to improve descriptions</li> <li>editing by adding, deleting or changing vocabulary to improve a text; for example, replacing an everyday noun with a topic-specific one</li> <li>reviewing sentences for grammatical accuracy, for example use of pronouns</li> </ul>
Re-read and edit texts for meaning, appropriate structure, grammatical choices and punctuation <ul> <li>using print and online dictionaries and spellcheck to edit spelling, realising that spellcheck accuracy depends on understanding the word function, for example ‘there’ or ‘their’ and ‘rain’ or ‘reign’</li> <li>checking for correct use of apostrophes for contractions and to indicate possession</li> </ul>
Re-read and edit texts for meaning by adding, deleting or moving words or word groups to improve content and structure <ul> <li>collaborating with a peer to edit literary texts by sharing feedback about choices made to develop storylines, characters and settings</li> <li>revising written texts to improve the selection of words used to connect ideas and to improve the cohesion of the text</li> </ul>
Re-read and edit their own texts and the texts of others using agreed criteria for text structures and language features <ul> <li>re-reading and editing their own and others’ work (which may involve using digital tools) for precision, using negotiated criteria for text structure and meaning, and accuracy of grammar, spelling and punctuation</li> </ul>
Understands and effectively uses Tier 1, taught Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary to extend and elaborate ideas
Reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes using knowledge of text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
Extends Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary through interacting, wide reading and writing, morphological analysis and generating precise definitions for specific contexts
Fluently reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes, analysing text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
Automatically applies taught phonological, orthographic and morphological generalisations and strategies when spelling in a range of contexts, and justifies spelling strategies used to spell unfamiliar words
Analyses representations of ideas in literature through narrative, character, imagery, symbol and connotation, and adapts these representations when creating texts
Plans, creates and revises texts written for different purposes, including paragraphs, using knowledge of vocabulary, text features and sentence structure
Plans, creates and revises written texts for imaginative purposes, using text features, sentence-level grammar, punctuation and word-level language for a target audience
Plans, creates and revises written texts for informative purposes, using text features, sentence-level grammar, punctuation and word-level language for a target audience
Plans, creates and revises written texts for persuasive purposes, using text features,sentence-level grammar, punctuation and word-level language for a target audience
Plans, creates and revises written texts for multiple purposes and audiences through a selection of text features, sentence-level grammar, punctuation and word-level language
Create and edit short imaginative, informative and persuasive written and/or multimodal texts for familiar audiences, using text structure appropriate to purpose, simple and compound sentences, noun groups and verb groups, topic- specific vocabulary, simple punctuation and common 2-syllable words
Plan, create, edit and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive written and multimodal texts, using visual features, appropriate form and layout, with ideas grouped in simple paragraphs, mostly correct tense, topic- specific vocabulary and correct spelling of most high-frequency and phonetic
Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal imaginative, informative and persuasive texts, using visual features, relevant linked ideas, complex sentences, appropriate tense, synonyms and antonyms, correct spelling of multisyllabic words and simple punctuation
Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal texts whose purposes may be imaginative, informative and persuasive, developing ideas using visual features, text structure appropriate to the topic and purpose, text connectives, expanded noun groups, specialist and technical vocabulary, and pu
An active game that requires students to use their basic grammar and punctuation knowledge.
In this fun, active game, students grab each other’s tails and obtain them using their basic grammar and punctuation knowledge.
This teaching resource is a great way for students to review the standard conventions they have been learning throughout the year.
This resource includes:
Create short narrative, informative and persuasive texts for familiar audiences using simple text structures, topic-specific vocabulary and multimodal elements as appropriate <ul> <li>creating texts so that readers and/or audiences follow the sequence of ideas or events, using vocabulary (including topic-specific vocabulary) appropriate for the purpose</li> <li>using digital tools to create texts</li> <li>using simple and compound sentences correctly and flexibly to express and combine ideas</li> </ul>
Create narrative, informative and persuasive texts, written and spoken, with ideas grouped in simple paragraphs, using topic-specific and precise vocabulary and multimodal elements as appropriate <ul> <li>gathering information and ideas about a topic in preparation for writing, which may include information and ideas from online and digital sources</li> <li>researching a topic to prepare an oral or multimodal presentation</li> <li>planning the sequence of ideas and information using techniques such as storyboards or a simple flow chart</li> <li>explaining ideas to a peer when planning a presentation</li> <li>selecting an appropriate text structure for a writing purpose, and sequencing content for clarity and to have an impact on an audience</li> <li>using appropriate simple and compound sentences to express and combine ideas</li> <li>using vocabulary, including topic-specific vocabulary, relevant to the type of text and purpose</li> <li>using digital tools to plan, sequence, compose and edit texts</li> </ul>
Create narrative, informative and persuasive texts, written and spoken, using relevant, linked ideas for a range of audiences and using multimodal elements as appropriate <ul> <li>using research to gather ideas for writing and integrating information from a range of sources, which may include those found online</li> <li>selecting text structure and planning how to group ideas into paragraphs to sequence content</li> <li>using topic-specific, precise and varied vocabulary</li> <li>choosing a variety of appropriate words and phrases, including descriptive words and some technical vocabulary, to communicate meaning accurately</li> <li>using grammatical features, including different types of verb groups, noun groups and adverb groups/phrases, for effective descriptions and details according to purpose</li> </ul>
Create different types of texts, written and spoken, with relevant, elaborated and sequenced ideas, using text structure appropriate for topic, purpose and audience, and multimodal elements as appropriate <ul> <li>using research from print and digital resources to gather and organise information for writing</li> <li>planning a report on a topic, sequencing ideas logically and providing supporting detail, including graphics, sound and visuals, to enhance audience engagement and understanding</li> <li>selecting an appropriate text structure for the writing purpose, and sequencing content according to that text structure, introducing the topic and grouping related information in well-sequenced paragraphs with a concluding statement</li> <li>using vocabulary, including technical vocabulary, appropriate for purpose and context</li> <li>using appropriate grammatical features, including more complex sentences and relevant verb tenses, pronoun references, and adverb and noun groups/phrases for effective descriptions</li> <li>writing letters in print and by email, demonstrating understanding of audience</li> </ul>
Re-read and edit texts for spelling, sentence boundary punctuation and text structure <ul> <li>reviewing and developing sentences; for example, adding prepositional phrases such as ‘with a long tail’ to improve descriptions</li> <li>editing by adding, deleting or changing vocabulary to improve a text; for example, replacing an everyday noun with a topic-specific one</li> <li>reviewing sentences for grammatical accuracy, for example use of pronouns</li> </ul>
Re-read and edit texts for meaning, appropriate structure, grammatical choices and punctuation <ul> <li>using print and online dictionaries and spellcheck to edit spelling, realising that spellcheck accuracy depends on understanding the word function, for example ‘there’ or ‘their’ and ‘rain’ or ‘reign’</li> <li>checking for correct use of apostrophes for contractions and to indicate possession</li> </ul>
Re-read and edit texts for meaning by adding, deleting or moving words or word groups to improve content and structure <ul> <li>collaborating with a peer to edit literary texts by sharing feedback about choices made to develop storylines, characters and settings</li> <li>revising written texts to improve the selection of words used to connect ideas and to improve the cohesion of the text</li> </ul>
Re-read and edit their own texts and the texts of others using agreed criteria for text structures and language features <ul> <li>re-reading and editing their own and others’ work (which may involve using digital tools) for precision, using negotiated criteria for text structure and meaning, and accuracy of grammar, spelling and punctuation</li> </ul>
Understands and effectively uses Tier 1, taught Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary to extend and elaborate ideas
Reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes using knowledge of text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
Extends Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary through interacting, wide reading and writing, morphological analysis and generating precise definitions for specific contexts
Fluently reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes, analysing text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
Automatically applies taught phonological, orthographic and morphological generalisations and strategies when spelling in a range of contexts, and justifies spelling strategies used to spell unfamiliar words
Analyses representations of ideas in literature through narrative, character, imagery, symbol and connotation, and adapts these representations when creating texts
Plans, creates and revises texts written for different purposes, including paragraphs, using knowledge of vocabulary, text features and sentence structure
Plans, creates and revises written texts for imaginative purposes, using text features, sentence-level grammar, punctuation and word-level language for a target audience
Plans, creates and revises written texts for informative purposes, using text features, sentence-level grammar, punctuation and word-level language for a target audience
Plans, creates and revises written texts for persuasive purposes, using text features,sentence-level grammar, punctuation and word-level language for a target audience
Plans, creates and revises written texts for multiple purposes and audiences through a selection of text features, sentence-level grammar, punctuation and word-level language
Create and edit short imaginative, informative and persuasive written and/or multimodal texts for familiar audiences, using text structure appropriate to purpose, simple and compound sentences, noun groups and verb groups, topic- specific vocabulary, simple punctuation and common 2-syllable words
Plan, create, edit and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive written and multimodal texts, using visual features, appropriate form and layout, with ideas grouped in simple paragraphs, mostly correct tense, topic- specific vocabulary and correct spelling of most high-frequency and phonetic
Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal imaginative, informative and persuasive texts, using visual features, relevant linked ideas, complex sentences, appropriate tense, synonyms and antonyms, correct spelling of multisyllabic words and simple punctuation
Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal texts whose purposes may be imaginative, informative and persuasive, developing ideas using visual features, text structure appropriate to the topic and purpose, text connectives, expanded noun groups, specialist and technical vocabulary, and pu
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