• paragraphs to show different information or events (time, place, topic, person).
• paragraphs that are developed using a main point, topic, event, idea with an explanation or extra detail.
• linked ideas within paragraphs.
• well-chosen detail to interest my reader.
• make use of expanded noun phrases.
• sub-headings for non-fiction paragraphs, where appropriate
• manage shifts in time and place effectively and guide the reader through my text.
• settings to create atmosphere and also indicate change.
• use ideas from my reading.
• sub-headings and bullet points to help guide the reader.

• the correct tense throughout my writing.
• a range of different sentence starters: -ed / -ing openers, adverbials, conjunctions, place (nearby, inside etc) manner (quick as a flash, with legs swinging in the air).
• A thesaurus for alternative word choices.
• similes, metaphors and personification.
• modal verbs and adverbs to indicate degrees of possibility.
• relative clauses beginning with who, where, when, whose, that or with an implied.
• changes to vocabulary, grammar and punctuation to enhance effects and clarify meaning.
• the perfect form of verbs to mark relationships of time and cause.
• words that are chosen deliberately for effect.

Punctuation

• colons to introduce a list.
• inverted commas and other punctuation to accurately indicate direct speech.
• commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity.
• brackets, dashes or commas for parenthesis.

• words ending –ent
• words ending –ence
• words ending –ant, -ance, -ancy
• words ending -ible

• words ending –able
• words ending –ibly and –ably
• words with ei and ie
• words containing -ough

• homophones

• clearly joined handwriting.
• clearly joined handwriting.

I can write for a range of purpose and audiences, making use of:

• consistent use of Standard English.
• a clear style, aimed at informing, persuading or entertaining.
• dialogue between my characters which develops the reader’s understanding of my characters.
• different levels of formality, which is beginning to be developed and controlled.

• carefully constructed paragraphs, which help guide the reader through the text.
• carefully and deliberately chosen words, which clarify meaning, enhance effect, increase / slow pace and create mood.
• expanded noun phrases and relative clauses to add information or detail appropriate to the purpose and audience.
• paragraphs which support my plot structure (in stories) and clearly signal changes in time, place and events.
• all elements of grammar are used independently and expertly in a range of texts.

• commas used accurately to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity.
• brackets, dashes, commas for parenthesis.
• a colon or semi-colon to link separate clauses.

• accurate and secure spelling.

• fluent, legible handwriting.
• handwriting that is maintained to a high personalised standard.