Name _____________________
Writing
Stepping Stone 5
Entering/Developing/Secure
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I can:
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Spelling
1. I can form verbs with prefixes
2. I can convert nouns or adjectives into verbs by adding suffix.
3. I understand the rules for adding prefixes and suffixes.
Writing
4. I can spell some words with silent letters
5. I can distinguish between homophones, synonyms and antonyms
other words which are often confused.
6. I can spell some of the commonly mis- spelt words from the Year
5/6 list.
7. I can use the first 3 or 4 letters of a word to check spelling, meaning
or both in a dictionary
8. I can use a thesaurus
9. I can use a range of spelling strategies
Handwriting
10. I can write legibly and fluently
11. I can choose the style of handwriting i.e. shape of letters and
whether to join or not.
12. I can choose the tool for writing that is best suited for a specific task.
Composition
Planning
13. I can identify the audience and purpose of the writing.
14. I can use similar writing as a model for my own work.
Draft and write
15. I can use the correct features and sentence structure matched to
the text type we are working on.
16. I can start my sentences in different ways.
17. I can develop characters through action and dialogue and punctuate
correctly.
18. I can use grammar and vocabulary to create an impact on the
reader
19. I can establish a viewpoint as the writer through commentating on
characters and events.
20. I can use stylistic devices to create effects in writing.
21. I can add well chosen detail to interest the reader
22. I can summarise a paragraph
23. I can organise my writing into paragraphs to show different
information or events
Evaluate and edit
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I can:
24. I can proof read my work for spelling and punctuation
25. I can assess the effectiveness of my own and others writing
Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Sentence structure
26. I can use relative clauses and use commas to indicate a clause.
27. I can use adverbs or modal verbs to indicate a degree of possibility.
28. I can use prepositions accurately.
29. I can use active verbs.
30. I can use imperative verbs.
31. I can identify relative pronouns.
Text structure
32. I can build cohesion within a paragraph i.e. using then, after that
and firstly
33. I can use adverbials to link paragraphs
34. I can use expanded noun phrases to write complex sentences.
Punctuation
35. I can use brackets, dashes and commas to indicate parenthesis.
36. I can use commas to clarify meaning or ambiguity.
37. I can begin to use semi-colons and colons correctly.
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