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  • English // Writing Composition

    Sharing and Publishing Your Writing

    Read own writing aloud clearly enough to be heard by peers and the teacher; use digital tools to produce and publish writing

    Ages 5 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Building Writing Stamina

    Write about real events and for different purposes, developing stamina for sustained writing across genres beyond narrative (e.g., recounts, letters…

    Ages 6 to 7Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Revising and editing

    Proof-read own writing to check for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation; evaluate and revise writing with teacher/peer support, re-reading to ensure…

    Ages 6 to 7Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Planning Ideas Before Writing

    Plan before writing by saying aloud or noting down what will be written, writing down ideas and key words, and encapsulating ideas sentence by sentence before…

    Ages 6 to 10Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Writing Poetry

    Write poetry, exploring patterns of language, rhyme and rhythm, and learning poems by heart for recitation with appropriate intonation

    Ages 6 to 7Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Basic Informational Writing

    Compose informative or explanatory texts that introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section

    Ages 6 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Structured Opinion Writing

    Compose opinion pieces that introduce a topic, state a clear point of view, provide organised reasons linked with connecting words, and include a concluding…

    Ages 6 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Revising and editing (age 7+)

    Evaluate and edit writing by assessing effectiveness, proposing changes to grammar and vocabulary for consistency, and proof-reading for spelling, grammar and…

    Ages 7 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Organising Writing into Paragraphs

    Organise writing into paragraphs, grouping related material around a theme, and use simple organisational devices such as headings and sub-headings in…

    Ages 7 to 10Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Narrative Writing

    Write narratives with developed settings, characters and plot, using dialogue and description to develop experiences and show character responses to situations

    Ages 7 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Rehearsing and Varying Sentences

    Compose and rehearse sentences orally before writing, progressively building varied and rich vocabulary and an increasing range of sentence structures including…

    Ages 7 to 8Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Short Research Projects

    Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic, gather information from print and digital sources, and take brief organised notes

    Ages 8 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Vivid Word Choices

    Choose precise and vivid words and phrases to create specific effects in writing

    Ages 8 to 10Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Evidence-Based Writing

    Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research in writing, applying grade-level reading standards to non-fiction

    Ages 9 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Literary Evidence in Writing

    Draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis, reflection, and research in writing, applying grade-level reading standards to literature

    Ages 9 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Research & Note-Taking

    Gather relevant information from print and digital sources, summarise or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a basic bibliography or…

    Ages 10 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Layout and Formatting in Informational Writing

    Use layout devices including headings, sub-headings, columns, bullets, and tables to structure text and guide the reader through informational and explanatory…

    Ages 10 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Writing a Précis

    Precis longer passages by summarising the main ideas and key information concisely while maintaining the essential meaning and removing non-essential detail

    Ages 10 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Persuasive Writing

    Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence — including introducing claims, acknowledging counterclaims, organising reasons…

    Ages 11 to 14Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Writing Techniques for Effect

    Apply growing knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and text structure to writing — drawing on literary and rhetorical devices from reading (e.g., rhetorical…

    Ages 11 to 14Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Research & Source Evaluation

    Summarise and organise material from reading and research — gathering relevant information from multiple sources, assessing credibility, integrating evidence…

    Ages 11 to 14Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Writing Across Genres

    Write for a range of purposes and audiences beyond narrative — including scripts, poetry, personal and formal letters, notes for talks, and other forms…

    Ages 11 to 14Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Writing Character & Dialogue

    Write narratives that develop real or imagined experiences using effective technique — including establishing context and point of view, developing characters…

    Ages 11 to 14Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Developed Informational and Explanatory Writing

    Write informative and explanatory texts that examine a topic and convey ideas clearly — organising information logically with headings and formatting…

    Ages 11 to 14Method