Receptiveness to language Write for different audiences Learn to
form and name letters upper and lower case with correct pencil grip
Left to right orientation Copy words and letters Confidence to use
approximate spelling and develop conventional spelling of simple
words. Select topics for writing Collaborate with others when
writing Writing in various genres Editing and redrafting Recognise
when they need help/editing Use punctuation to make meaning clearer
in writing Develop conventional spelling based on common spelling
strings and patterns Spell correctly familiar, important and
regularly occurring words Recognise the quality of good
presentation. Being able to reread/confer/rewrite Extending meaning
by adding words Writing questions and answering questions Express
feelings in writing Use personal reading as a stimulus to writing
Reread his/her writing for pleasure Receive and give positive
responses to writing Develop competence, confidence and the ability
to write independently Engage with the writing of one piece over a
period Learn to use questions Give sequence to ideas and events in
stories Learn to use a wide range of punctuation Learn to write
with increasing grammatical accuracy Develop his/her ability to
write using information technology. Clarifying thought through
writing Write in a variety of genres Summarise work Develop
emotional and imaginative life through writing: Create stories and
poems. Observe the teacher modelling and improving writing Use a
wide variety of writing genres Express and communicate reactions to
reading experiences Experience interesting and relevant writing
challenges Write for a varied audience See his/her writing as
valued Write regularly on chosen topic Write independently through
a process of drafting, revisiting, editing and publishing Write
without re-drafting, on a given or chosen topic within certain time
constraints Use dictionaries and thesauruses to extend and develop
vocabulary and spelling Develop a legible, fluent, personal style
of handwriting Clarifying thought through writing. Reflect on and
analyse ideas through writing Argue the case in writing for a
particular point of view Keep a personal diary Express, analyse,
report personal reactions to the experiences of others/ personal
experience and the arts.
