Author: Mrs Stevens

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Writing / To always use precise / language. To develop a wide vocabulary. (Make use of a thesaurus)	Writing / To write in the correct formal or informal style depending on the writing genre.	Writing / To use expanded noun and verb phrases.
Writing / To have a clear focus and purpose for each paragraph.	Writing / To use pronouns / to avoid repetition.	Writing / Check that the purpose of your writing is clear and consistently maintained.
Writing / When appropriate, to use figurative language.. (metaphors, similes, personification etc)	Writing / When appropriate, to use emotive language.	Writing / To use the full range of punctuation including speech punctuation and commas . I know how to use punctuation for effect.
Writing / To try different ways to engage a reader: rhetorical questions, interesting and imaginative details.	Writing: Within each paragraph a main idea is developed with relevant details and examples.	Writing / In formal writing to make use of the passive tense, 3rd person and / be objective.
Writing / I use varied sentence structure to build up details or show meaning. I can vary the sentence structure for effect.	Writing / Remember to use punctuation to show clauses.	Writing / Remember to make clear links between your paragraphs to support the overall direction of your writing.
Writing / My handwriting is joined, clear and fluent and, where appropriate, is adapted to a range of tasks.	Writing / To ensure there are clear, logical or chronological links between paragraphs.	Writing / To use a wide range of connectives e.g. ‘although’, ‘on the other hand’, ‘meanwhile’.
Writing / To always show clearly the purpose of your writing.	Writing / To always have a clear viewpoint or voice / to your writing.	Writing / I can spell words with suffixes and prefixes. I spell most words accurately.

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Writing / Challenge yourself to use adventurous vocabulary.	Writing / Remember to use commas in lists and to mark clauses . Check out how to use an apostrophe.	Writing / Check that you’re not repeating ideas or vocabulary.
Writing / To use a range of connectives between sentences to give order and emphasis.	Writing / I use some subordinating connectives e.g. ‘if’, ‘when’, ‘because’, who, which, that.	Writing / Check that the purpose of your writing is clear and consistently maintained.
Writing / To use paragraphs to help structure your writing clearly. To always have a clear introduction, main body and conclusion.	Writing / Try to vary the length / and structure of your sentences. Have you used subordinate clauses?	Writing / Remember each paragraph should have a clear focus. Have you started with a topic (main) sentence?
Writing / To try to make simple links between paragraphs and sections.	Writing / Try to use generalisations. / (All, Everyone, Everyday)	Writing / Try to add in imaginative details. Does your writing have a lively and engaging style?
Writing / Can you extend your vocabulary and make use of genre specific words?	Writing / Mix up your paragraphs and check you have dialogue, action and description within your story.	Writing / Have you put examples or relevant details within each paragraph?
Writing / To organise my ideas / by related points or time sequence.	Writing / Remember to always write legibly and take care to form your letters correctly, always joining them.	Writing / To use a wide range of connectives e.g. ‘although’, ‘on the other hand’, ‘meanwhile’.
Writing / Remember to use speech marks to show speech e.g. / Miss Howell, a teacher, said, “Well done!”	Writing / I can establish and maintain a viewpoint/opinion.	Writing / Remember to check / difficult spellings with a / dictionary. I spell most words accurately.

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