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English Curriculum Pupil Tracking: Writing
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Spell words containing the 40+ phonemes already taughtSpell common exception wordsSpell the days of the weekName the letters of the alphabet in order
Level 1c (y1)
Handwriting
Sit correctly at a tableHold a pencil comfortably and correctly Begin to form lower case letters in the correct direction, starting and finishing in the right place.
Composition
Write sentences by saying out loud what they are going to write aboutCompose a sentence orally before writing it
Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Leave spaces between wordsUse ‘and’ as a connective
English Curriculum Pupil Tracking: Writing
Level 1b (y1)
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Use letter names to distinguish between alternative spellings of the same soundUse the spelling rule for adding –s endingsUse the spelling rule for adding –es endingsUse the prefix un-
Handwriting
Form capital lettersForm digits 0-9
Composition
Sequence sentences to form short narrativesRe-read what has been written to check for sense
Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Begin to punctuate sentences using full stopsBegin to punctuate sentences using capital lettersBegin to punctuate sentences using question marksBegin to punctuate sentences using exclamation marksUse a capital letter for the names of people
English Curriculum Pupil Tracking: Writing
Level 1a (y1)
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Use –ing when no change needed in the word’s rootUse –ed when no change needed in the word’s rootUse –er when no change needed in the word’s rootUse –est when no change needed in the word’s rootApply simple spelling rulesWrite from memory simple sentences dictated by the teacher, using known GPCs and common exception words
Handwriting
Understand which letters belong to which handwriting ‘families’Practice handwriting in ‘families’
Composition
Discuss what has been written with the teacherDiscuss what has been written with other pupilsRead work aloud clearly to the teacherRead work aloud clearly to peers
Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Use a capital letter for the names of placesUse a capital letter for the names of placesUse capital letter for the days of the weekUse a capital letter for the personal pronoun ‘I’Use grammatical terminology when discussing writing
English Curriculum Pupil Tracking: Writing
Level 2c (y2)
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Segment words into phonemes when trying to spell themRepresent phonemes by graphemes in written workBe able to spell many phonological words correctlyKnow that there is more than one way of spelling many phonemes, and learn those spellings
Handwriting
Form lower case letters of the correct size relative to one anotherStart using some of the diagonal and horizontal strokes needed to join letters
Composition
Write narratives about real personal experiencesWrite narratives about imaginary personal experiencesWrite narratives about the real experiences of othersWrite narratives about the imaginary experiences of othersWrite about real events
Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Use full stops correctlyUse capital letters correctly to start sentencesUse capital letters correctly within sentencesUse exclamation marks correctlyUse question marks correctlyUse commas within lists correctlyUse apostrophes for contracted forms correctlyUse apostrophes for singular possessives correctly
English Curriculum Pupil Tracking: Writing
Level 2b (y2)
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Spell a few common homophonesSpell common exception wordsSpell more contracted words
Handwriting
Begin to understand which letters, when adjacent to each other are best left unjoined. Write digits of the right size, orientation and relationship to one another
Composition
Say out loud what is going to be written aboutPlan what is going to be written aboutWrite down ideasWrite down key wordsWrite down new vocabulary
Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Write statementsWrite questionsWrite exclamationsWrite commandsExpand noun phrases to describe and specify (the blue butterfly)Use the present tense correctlyUse the present tense consistently correctly
English Curriculum Pupil Tracking: Writing
Level 2a (y2)Transcription
Use the singular possessive apostropheDistinguish between homophones and near-homophonesAdd the suffix –ment to spell longer wordsAdd the suffix –ness to spell longer wordsAdd the suffix –fel to spell longer wordsAdd the suffix –less to spell longer wordsAdd the suffix –ly to spell longer wordsApply spelling rulesWrite from memory simple sentences dictated by the teacher, using known GPCs and exception words
Handwriting
Write capital letters of the right size, shape and orientation in relation to one another and lower case lettersUse spaces between words that reflect the size of the lettersComposition
Evaluate writing with the teacherEvaluate writing with peersRe-read to check that work, including tense, is correctCheck spelling, grammar and punctuationRead writing aloud with correct intonation
Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Use the past tenses correctlyUse subordination (when, if, that, because)Use co-ordination (or, and or but)Use some features of written standard EnglishUse grammatical terminology when discussing writing
English Curriculum Pupil Tracking: Writing
Level 3c (y3+4)
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Use further prefixes and understand how to add themUse further suffixes and understand how to add themSpell further homophones
Handwriting
Use diagonal and horizontal strokes needed to join letters confidentlyKnow which letters when adjacent to each other are best left unjoined
Composition
Plan writing by looking at similar pieces of workBe able to emulate the structure of another pieceBe able to emulate the grammar of another pieceBe able to emulate the vocabulary of another pieceDiscuss ideas about emulating workRecord ideas about emulating workCompose and rehearse sentences orally
Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Extend the range of sentences with more than one clauseUse a wider range of conjunctions (when, if, because, although)Use the present perfect form of verbsChoose between nouns and pronouns appropriatelyUse conjunctions to express timeUse conjunctions to express cause
English Curriculum Pupil Tracking: Writing
Level 3b (y3+4)
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Spell words that are often misspeltUse the possessive apostrophe with regular pluralsUse the possessive apostrophe with irregular plurals
Handwriting
Increase the legibility, consistency and quality of handwriting
Composition
Use a varied and rich vocabularyUse an increasing range of sentence structuresOrganise paragraphs around a themeIn narratives create settingsIn narratives create charactersIn narratives create plot
Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Use fronted adverbialsUse commas after fronted adverbialsIndicate possession by using the possessive apostrophe with plural nouns
English Curriculum Pupil Tracking: Writing
Level 3a (y3+4)
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Use the first two or three letters of a word to check its spelling in a dictionaryWrite from memory simple sentences, dictated by the teacher, that include words and punctuation learnt so far
Handwriting
Downstrokes of letters are parallel and equidistantLines of writing spaced sufficiently so that ascenders and descenders do not touch
Composition
In non-narrative work use organisational devices like headingsIn non-narrative work use organisational devices like sub-headingsAssess the own writing and suggest improvementsAssess others’ writing and suggest improvementsSuggest changes to grammarSuggest changes to vocabularyProof-read for spelling and punctuation errors Read aloud writing to group, controlling tone and volumeRead aloud writing to class, controlling tone and volume
Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Use direct speechPunctuate direct speechUse and understand grammatical terminology accurately and appropriately when discussing reading and writing
English Curriculum Pupil Tracking: Writing
Level 4c (y5+6)Transcription
Use further prefixes and understand the guidance for adding themUse further suffixes and understand the guidance for adding themSpell some words with silent letters
Handwriting
Choose which shape of a letter to use when given choicesDecide whether or not to join specific letters
Composition
Use similar pieces of writing as a modelIdentify the audience for a piece of writingIdentify the purpose for a piece of writingNote down initial ideasDevelop initial ideasResearch information to develop writing furtherDevelop characters in own writing in the way that authors have in books that have been readDevelop settings in own writing in the way that authors have in books that have been read
Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Recognise vocabulary that is appropriate for formal speech and writingRecognise structures that are appropriate for formal speech and writingUse passive verbs to affect the presentation of information in a sentenceUse the perfect form of verbs to mark the relationship between time and cause
English Curriculum Pupil Tracking: Writing
Level 4b (y5+6)Transcription
To continue to distinguish between homophones and other words that are often confusedUse knowledge of morphology in spellingUse knowledge of etymology in spellingUnderstand that the spelling of some words need to be learnt specifically
Handwriting
Choose the writing implement that is best suited for a task
Composition
Select appropriate grammarUnderstand how grammar choices can change and enhance meaningSelect appropriate vocabularyUnderstand how vocabulary choices can change and enhance meaningIn narratives, describe settingsIn narratives, describe charactersIn narratives, describe atmosphereIntegrate dialogue to convey character and advance action Summarise longer passages
Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Use expanded noun phrases to convey complicated information conciselyUse modal verbs or adverbs to indicate degrees of possibilityUse relative clauses beginning with who, which, where, when, whose or thatUse relative clauses beginning with an implied relative pronounUse commas to clarify meaning or avoid ambiguity
English Curriculum Pupil Tracking: Writing
Level 4a (y5+6)Transcription
Use a dictionary to check the meaning of wordsUse a dictionary to check the spelling of wordsUse a thesaurus
Handwriting
Write legibly, fluently and with increasing speed
Composition
Use a wide range of devices to build cohesion within and across paragraphsUse organisational and presentational devices to structure text and to guide the readerAssess the effectiveness of their own and others’ writingPropose changes to grammar, punctuation and vocabulary to enhance effects and clarify meaningConsistent and correct use of tense throughout a piece of writingEnsuring correct subject and verb agreement when using singular and pluralTo be able to distinguish between the language of speech and writingProof read for spelling and punctuation errors
Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Use hyphens to avoid ambiguityUse brackets, dashes or commas to indicate parenthesisUse semi-colons, colons or dashes to mark boundaries between independent clausesUse a colon to introduce a listPunctuate bullet points consistentlyUse and understand grammatical terminology accurately and appropriately in reading and writing