Ages 5–7
Responding to Writing Feedback
With teacher guidance, re-read own writing aloud to check it sounds right; listen and respond to questions and suggestions from teacher or peers to add detail, clarify meaning, and strengthen writing — this is the scaffolded beginning of w…
15 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 5–7
Simple Stories with Beginning and Ending
Write simple narratives by sequencing sentences to describe events in order; narrate a single event or linked events with a beginning, middle, and ending or reaction
9 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 5–8
Writing Process Vocabulary
Know and use the vocabulary of the writing process — compose, plan, draft, revise, edit, proofread, genre, audience, purpose, narrative, recount, instruction, paragraph, sequence, and detail — and understand that these words describe disti…
9 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 6–11
Basic Informational Writing
Compose informative or explanatory texts that introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section
11 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 6–10
Planning Ideas Before Writing
Plan before writing by saying aloud or noting down what will be written, writing down ideas and key words, and encapsulating ideas sentence by sentence before composing
14 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 7–10
Organising Writing into Paragraphs
Organise writing into paragraphs, grouping related material around a theme, and use simple organisational devices such as headings and sub-headings in non-narrative writing
9 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 7–11
Revising and editing (age 7+)
Evaluate and edit writing by assessing effectiveness, proposing changes to grammar and vocabulary for consistency, and proof-reading for spelling, grammar and punctuation errors at Y3-4 level
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Ages 8–9
Revising and editing (age 8+)
Read back your own writing critically and independently — notice where meaning is unclear, where a word could be stronger, or where the reader might be confused; make revisions without needing teacher prompts, using your own judgment about…
9 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 8–11
Writing Craft Vocabulary
Know and use the vocabulary of writing craft and effect — form, structure, register, tone, voice, coherence, cohesion, argument, evidence, perspective, rhetoric, technique, formal, informal, and style — and understand that these words desc…
9 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 9–11
Literary Evidence in Writing
Draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis, reflection, and research in writing, applying grade-level reading standards to literature
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Ages 10–11
Layout and Formatting in Informational Writing
Use layout devices including headings, sub-headings, columns, bullets, and tables to structure text and guide the reader through informational and explanatory writing
10 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 11–14
Persuasive Writing
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence — including introducing claims, acknowledging counterclaims, organising reasons logically, maintaining a formal style, and providing a concluding statement
7 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 11–14
Planning, Revising and Editing Writing
Plan, revise, and edit writing to improve coherence and effectiveness — considering how the writing reflects its intended audience and purpose, amending vocabulary, grammar, and structure, and proofreading for accurate spelling, punctuatio…
23 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 11–14
Research & Source Evaluation
Summarise and organise material from reading and research — gathering relevant information from multiple sources, assessing credibility, integrating evidence without plagiarising, and supporting ideas with factual detail
13 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 11–14
Writing Across Genres
Write for a range of purposes and audiences beyond narrative — including scripts, poetry, personal and formal letters, notes for talks, and other forms — selecting the appropriate form, register, and conventions for each
5 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 11–14
Writing Character & Dialogue
Write narratives that develop real or imagined experiences using effective technique — including establishing context and point of view, developing characters through dialogue, pacing, and description, using varied transitions, and providi…
5 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 11–14
Writing Techniques for Effect
Apply growing knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and text structure to writing — drawing on literary and rhetorical devices from reading (e.g., rhetorical questions, tricolon, anaphora, contrast) to enhance impact
9 verified questions on this shelf