Name _____________________
Writing
Stepping Stone 6
Entering/Developing/Secure
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I can:
1. Transcription
2. Spelling
3. I can convert verbs into nouns by adding a suffix.
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4. I can spell the commonly mis-spelt words from the year 5/6 word
list.
5. I understand that the spelling of some words needs to be learnt
specifically
6. I can choose between a thesaurus and dictionary confidently.
7. I can use a range if spelling strategies within my writing.
(morphology and etymology.)
8. Handwriting
9. I can write legibly, fluently and with increasing speed
10. I can choose the style of handwriting to use when given a choice
and can decide whether to join letters or not.
11. I can choose the writing implement that is best suited for a specific
task.
12. Composition
13. I can identify the audience and the purpose of the writing.
14. I can choose a form appropriate for the audience and purpose of my
writing including figurative language.
15. I can develop my initial ideas by drawing on reading and research
where necessary.
16. Draft and write
17. I use grammatical structures and features and choose vocabulary
appropriate to the audience, purpose and degree of formality to
make meaning clear and create effect.
18. I use a range of sentence starters to create specific effects.
19. I can use developed noun phrases to add detail to sentences.
20. I can use character, dialogue and action to advance events in
narrative writing.
21. I can summarise a text, conveying key information in writing.
22. Evaluate and edit
23. I can proof read my work for spelling and punctuation errors.
24. I can assess the effectiveness of my own and others writing and
give reasons for my decisions.
25. I can suggest changes to the grammar, vocabulary and punctuation
to enhance effects and clarify meaning within my writing.
26. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
27. Sentence structure
28. I can use the passive/active voice to present information with a
different emphasis.
29. I can use conditionals such as: could, would and might.
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30. I can identify the subject and object in a sentence.
31. I can vary sentence structure to suit formal and informal writing.
32. I can use the perfect form of verbs to mark relationship of time and
cause.
33. I can use relative clauses beginning with who, which, where, when,
whose, that or with an implied (i.e. omitted relative pronoun)
34. I can identify and use antonyms within my writing.
35. I can identify and use synonyms within my writing.
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