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reading writing speech language targets use these written targets to set your own targets after you have received a piece of marked work

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reading targets level 3-5 reading af towards l3 towards l4 1 2 3 skim and scan to find information quickly select the information i need in a text pick out some words or phrases to back up my comments towards l5 1 2 identify most of the main points in a text support my comments with suitable quotations or references to the text af2 understand describe 1 find information in the fiction and nonselect or retrieve fiction texts i am reading information events or ideas 2 comment on texts i am reading from texts and use 3 find sections of the text that back up my comments quotation and reference to text 1 use at least two of the following reading af3 deduce infer or interpret information events or ideas from texts strategies questioning a text making mental pictures based on what i read predicting what might happen next in a text 2 understand what clues in a text are showing me 1 1 2 comment on what clues in a text are showing me find clues from different parts of a text to help me answer a question 2 3 explain what clues from different points in a text are showing me make sure i can find evidence in the text to support my comments when i read between the lines write a paragraph with a point some evidence and some explanation pee af4 identify and comment on the structure and organisation of texts including grammatical and presentational features at text level af5 explain and comment on writers use of language including grammatical and literary features at word and sentence level 1 see how a text has been laid out and organised 2 pick out some of the punctuation in a text 1 identify the layout or structure the writer has used 2 comment on how the writer has shaped the text 1 explain why i think a writer has organised a text in a particular way 1 1 pick out some interesting choices of words in a text 2 identify the sorts of words the writer has used comment on the sorts of words the writer has used work out the writer s main purpose in a text comment on what a text makes readers think or feel explain why i like or dislike a text comment on similarities between texts comment on a text s setting or background 1 explain why i think a writer has chosen particular words or phrases af6 identify and comment on writers purposes and viewpoints and the overall effect of the text on the reader af7 relate texts to their social cultural and historical traditions 1 work out what i think the writer is trying to say in a text as a whole 2 say what i think and feel about a text 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 find some similarities between texts identify a text s setting or its background 1 2 understand the writer s general point of view in a text i am reading explain the likely effect of a text on its readers understand that writers of stories create narrators with particular viewpoints comment on similarities and differences between texts or versions explain the importance of a text s setting or background.

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reading targets level 5-7 reading af towards l5 towards l6 1 2 identify the relevant points in a text bring together information from different sources or from different places in the same text use a short well-chosen quotation within a sentence to show that i can refer closely to a text towards l7 select evidence precisely to help me argue my point about a text 2 refer to other sources to help me argue my point about a text l8 af2/af3 combine insight evidence and wider textual knowledge to make a full interpretation of a text 1 make connections between my insights into a text to make an overall interpretation 1 af2 understand describe 1 identify most of the main points in a select or retrieve text information events or ideas 2 support my comments with suitable from texts and use quotations or references to the text quotation and reference to text 1 explain what clues from different points in a text are showing me make sure i can find evidence in the text to support my comments when i read between the lines write a paragraph with a point some evidence and some explanation pee 3 af3 deduce infer or interpret information events or ideas from texts 1 2 2 explore different possible meanings in a text comment on the wider importance of events or ideas in a text 3 af4 identify and comment on the structure and organisation of texts including grammatical and presentational features at text level af5 explain and comment on writers use of language including grammatical and literary features at word and sentence level af6 identify and comment on writers purposes and viewpoints and the overall effect of the text on the reader af7 relate texts to their social cultural and historical traditions 1 explain why i think a writer has organised a text in a particular way 1 2 comment on the impact of how a text is organised explore how a writer s theme or purpose is presented across a text 1 give my own judgement on the effectiveness of some of the writer s choices about structure and organisation l8 af4/af5 show precisely and with insight how text structure and language contribute to meaning 1 2 make precise comments analysing how language is used in a text show how a wide range of language features contributes to the overall effect of a text on the reader 1 1 explain why i think a writer has chosen particular words or phrases 2 3 explain in detail how language is used at different points in a text comment on how language choices can contribute to a text s overall effectiveness use the appropriate terms when i comment on a writer s techniques 1 2 3 understand the writer s general point of view in a text i am reading explain the likely effect of a text on its readers understand that writers of stories create narrators with particular viewpoints comment on similarities and differences between texts or versions explain the importance of a text s setting or background 1 use clear examples from across a text to explain how a writer puts across a particular point of view 2 use clear examples from across a text to explain how a writer creates particular effects on readers 1 2 comment on the typical features of texts from different times discuss examples of how a text s meaning is changed by the time and place in which it is written and read 1 2 3 analyse the position of the writer the narrator and the readers in a text show my understanding of a writer s use of irony evaluate how viewpoints are established and managed in a text analyse how a text is influenced by earlier texts of the same type analyse how different meanings and interpretations of a text relate to the contexts in which it is written and read 1 2 1 2.

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speech and language level 3-5 speaking listening af af1 talking to others ­ talk in purposeful and imaginative ways to explore ideas and feelings adapting and varying structure and vocabulary according to purpose listeners and content af2 talking with others ­ listen and respond to others including in pairs and groups shaping meanings through suggestions comments and questions af3 talking within role-play and drama ­ create and sustain different roles and scenarios adapting techniques in a range of dramatic activities to explore texts ideas and issues af4 talking about talk ­ understand the range and uses of spoken language commenting on meaning and impact towards l3 1 2 speak for longer when i am explaining my ideas make sure people can follow my ideas by explaining them in a clear order help people understand what i am saying by choosing my words carefully towards l4 1 2 make my ideas or feelings clear by talking at greater length and in more detail make sure people listening can follow what i am saying by having a clear beginning middle and end to my talk choose some words and gestures carefully to suit my topic and who i am talking to towards l5 1 talk about my ideas in an interesting way by including more relevant or imaginative details organise my talk carefully so that my listeners are kept interested throughout vary the words and phrases i use to match the purpose of my talk and the type of listener 2 3 3 3 1 2 listen to other people s ideas and make helpful suggestions try out different roles in pair and group work 1 2 listen carefully to others so that i can ask questions and add my own ideas in pair and group work play a part in keeping the discussion going well 1 2 listen closely to others ideas so that i understand them take responsibility in pairs and groups to make sure that the discussion goes in the right direction 1 take on different roles in drama and roleplay to show what i know about characters and situations 1 choose some words and actions in drama and role-play to show what i understand about characters and situations 1 show good understanding of texts or issues by carefully choosing different words gestures and movement in drama and roleplay 1 notice the ways people including me change the way they talk in different situations 1 talk about how and why people including mechange the way they speak in different situations 1 explain the changes in my own and other people s language when we are in different situations and say what effect these changes have

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speech and language level 5-7 speaking listening af af1 talking to others ­ talk in purposeful and imaginative ways to explore ideas and feelings adapting and varying structure and vocabulary according to purpose listeners and content 1 towards l5 talk about my ideas in an interesting way by including more relevant or imaginative details organise my talk carefully so that my listeners are kept interested throughout vary the words and phrases i use to match the purpose of my talk and the type of listener 1 towards l6 discuss and explore complex ideas and issues in my talk keeping it brief or developing ideas as appropriate guide the listeners response by organising my talk in a clear and controlled way talk in more challenging situations adapting my vocabulary and gestures to different purposes and contexts 1 towards l7 use precise details to express my ideas on a wide range of complex topics 2 deliver my talk in a way that will influence my listeners as i intend 3 use a varied and ambitious vocabulary adapting my tone style and gestures to suit different situations l8 tackle a variety of speaking and listening challenges to demonstrate my wide and varied range of creative and persuasive talk control the listeners response by skilfully handling the language structure of my talk develop a personal distinctive style which is wellmatched to challenging contexts and purposes 2 3 2 3 af2 talking with others ­ listen and respond to others including in pairs and groups shaping meanings through suggestions comments and questions af3 talking within role-play and drama ­ create and sustain different roles and scenarios adapting techniques in a range of dramatic activities to explore texts ideas and issues af4 talking about talk ­ understand the range and uses of spoken language commenting on meaning and impact 1 2 listen closely to others ideas so that i understand them take responsibility in pairs and groups to make sure that the discussion goes in the right direction 1 2 extend discussion effectively by focusing on and responding to complex ideas take on different roles and responsibilities in pairs and groups to promote effective discussion and draw together other peoples ideas 1 question ideas and issues in discussion and make challenging thoughtful contributions 2 collaborate in groups and take on a range of different responsibilities to sustain effective discussions l8 respond to others complex ideas with imagination and focused concentration manage and initiate discussion in a variety of roles building on others ideas with sensitivity use a range of dramatic approaches with confidence to explore complex ideas and issues in role l8 experiment with complex roles and scenarios to deepen my understanding of ideas and issues in a creative way 1 1 show good understanding of texts or issues by carefully choosing different words gestures and movement in drama and role-play 1 explore ideas and issues in drama using a wide range of words gestures and movements to show my understanding and empathy with characters 1 explain the changes in my own and other people s language when we are in different situations and say what effect these changes have 1 analyse the reasons for changes to my own and others language in different situations and the impact of these changes on the listener discuss the significant ways in which language varies in different situations and evaluate the impact l8 apply my knowledge of how spoken language varies in different contexts to evaluate my own and others speech 1.

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writing targets levels 5-7 writing af af 1 write imaginative interesting and thoughtful texts af 2 produce texts which are appropriate to task reader and purpose af 3 organise and present whole texts effectively af 4 construct paragraphs and use cohesion within and between paragraphs 1 2 towards l5 add more detail to my writing to make it clearer and more interesting make my point of view clear and make sure it stays the same all the way through a piece of writing choose a style that matches the task and keeps my reader interested be clear about the purpose of my writing and stick to it plan my writing so that i know how it will develop all the way through organise my sentences into paragraphs make sure that my paragraphs follow on from each other use paragraphs to show my reader how i have organised my ideas use connecting words to link mu paragraphs together 1 2 towards l6 plan my writing so that i am using an appropriate style choose and sustain an appropriate style right through my writing plan my writing so that i am using an appropriate style choose and sustain an appropriate style right through my writing link paragraphs together so my reader can see clearly how my piece of writing is developing organise my writing in a way that will have an impact on my reader structure my paragraphs in a way that helps to communicate what i want to say connect the sentences within paragraphs so that my meaning and purpose are clear 1 towards l7 write with my reader in mind using and adapting the conventions of text types flexibly l8 improve the types of writing that i need to develop write in a style of my own 1 sustain my writing in a formal way when i need to l8 ­ as above shape my writing so that my reader responds in the way i want l8 construct and shape my writing so the reader responds as i intend 1 craft my paragraphs to create an impact on the reader l8 ­ as above 1 use a full range of punctuation to create an effect on my reader 2 use a variety of sentences to create effects that emphasis what i want to say 1 use a full range of punctuation to create an effect on my reader 2 use a variety of sentences to create effects that emphasis what i want to say l8 write sentences that will have the effect i want on the reader 1 choose and use my words carefully and ambitiously so that my writing is precise and has an impact on the reader l 8 choose words wisely and ambitiously use an increasingly wide range of vocabulary with imagination and precision 1 use the strategies i have learnt to ensure correct spelling throughout my work 1 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 af 5 vary sentences for clarity purpose and effect 1 2 vary my sentences in length and structure use a wider range of connectives to show the links between my ideas 1 2 1 choose to write the kinds of sentences that will give the effect i want make sure i use a variety of sentences use commas and other punctuation correctly in longer sentences to help the reader follow my meaning check my writing for the grammar mistakes i commonly make af 6 write with 1 use punctuation accurately to show the technical accuracy of beginnings and ends of sentences 2 use punctuation for speech punctuation in phrases clauses and 3 use commas correctly in long sentences to mark clause boundaries sentences 2 af 7 select appropriate and effective vocabulary 1 2 use a wide range of words in my writing choose words that will have an impact on my reader identify my most common spelling mistakes and find my own way to reduce them make sure that i understand how prefixes and suffixes work 1 2 always choose the best words to match the subject of my writing choose my words carefully and ambitiously so that my writing is precise check my writing for the spelling mistakes i commonly make learn the spellings of uncommon and difficult to spell words that i want to use 1 1 2 af 8 use correct spelling 2.

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writing targets levels 3-5 writing af af 1 write imaginative interesting and thoughtful texts af 2 produce texts which are appropriate to task reader and purpose af 3 organise and present whole texts effectively af 4 construct paragraphs and use cohesion within and between paragraphs af 5 vary sentences for clarity purpose and effect af 6 write with technical accuracy of punctuation in phrases clauses and sentences af 7 select appropriate and effective vocabulary towards l3 1 2 3 1 include ideas that fit the topic give more information by adding detail into my sentences try to express my own thoughts and ideas choose a way of writing that matches the purpose of the task towards l4 1 2 include more detail when i write make sure that everything i write is connected with the topic and does not go off the point choose a way of writing that matches the purpose of the task and try to stick to it organise my writing with a good beginning and ending plan and organise my writing so that my reader will be able to follow it easily from beginning to end begin to use paragraphs sections to organise my writing using topic sentences to help my reader make sense of the text begin to link paragraphs sections of my writing together vary my sentences in length and structure use a wider range of connectives such as if when because towards l5 1 2 add more detail to my writing to make it clearer and more interesting make my point of view clear and make sure it stays the same all the way through a piece of writing choose a style that matches the task and keeps my reader interested be clear about the purpose of my writing and stick to it plan my writing so that i know how it will develop all the way through organise my sentences into paragraphs make sure that my paragraphs follow on from each other use paragraphs to show my reader how i have organised my ideas use connecting words to link mu paragraphs together vary my sentences in length and structure use a wider range of connectives to show the links between my ideas choose the kind of sentence to write by thinking how it will affect my reader use punctuation accurately to show the beginnings and ends of sentences use punctuation for speech use commas correctly in long sentences to mark clause boundaries use a wide range of words in my writing choose words that will have an impact on my reader identify my most common spelling mistakes and find my own way to reduce them including words with syllables that you don t hear make sure that i understand how prefixes and suffixes work 1 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 1 2 decide the best order for what i want to say write a clear beginning and ending 2 1 1 show which ideas belong together by organising my writing in sections 2 1 2 1 2 write sentences of different lengths join some sentences together with and but so because start my sentences with a capital letter and end them with a full stop question mark or exclamation mark use speech marks to show the words characters actually say choose some words that will have a special effect on my reader 1 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 write in sentences that start with a capital letter and with the right punctuation mark use commas to break down long sentences use speech marks correctly choose words that match my topic use describing words and phrases to add detail interest and variety to my writing use a range of strategies to improve my spelling improve my knowledge of common spelling patterns including words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings 1 1 2 1 1 af 8 use correct spelling 2 make sure i spell everyday words correctly make sure i spell the endings of words correctly 2 2.

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