Chapter 4: Writing Skills
What you need to learn in this chapter
This chapter aims to develop students’ writing skills, enabling them to communicate basic information clearly and effectively across various contexts in both print and digital media. Students will refine their ability to form letters and words in neat, legible print, including cursive writing, while strengthening their foundational writing skills.
The chapter also focuses on early writing development, helping students organise information appropriately, describe people and things clearly, and use correct punctuation. Students will learn to spell high-frequency words accurately and apply proper writing conventions.
Additionally, students will be guided through the writing process, including planning, drafting, and editing their work. By the end of this chapter, they will be able to express themselves with appropriate language, form, and style for different purposes, enhancing their confidence in written communication.
Topics in this chapter
1. Form letters and words in neat legible print using cursive writing
What you will learn in this topic
- No learning standard
- Use cursive writing in written work* *all children
2. Communicate basic information intelligibly for a range of purposes in print and digital media
What you will learn in this topic
- Explain and give reasons for simple opinions
- Make and respond to simple offers and invitations
- Describe basic everyday routines
- Describe people and objects using suitable statements
- Connect sentences into a coherent paragraph using basic coordinating conjunctions and reference pronouns
3. Communicate with appropriate language form and style for a range of purposes in print and digital media
What you will learn in this topic
- Use capital letters, full stops, question marks and commas in lists appropriately in guided writing at discourse level
- Spell most high frequency words accurately in guided writing
- Produce a plan or draft of one paragraph for a familiar topic and modify this appropriately in response to feedback
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