W1 I can write from left to right on the page. I can hold my pencil in the way my teacher shows me. I can write my own name correctly. I can start my letters in the right place. I can spell tricky ‘red’ words. I can read my own writing. I know each letter name and the sound it makes. I can listen to the sounds in words carefully to help me write them. I can have a go at writing a story/list/caption/label. I can read my work to an adult.

1 I can talk about my ideas for writing with my teachers and my friends. I can write my own name correctly. I can make sure other people can read my writing even if I am not there. I can spell some tricky words. I can sound out a word to help me spell it. I can have a go at writing a story/explanation/list. I can start to use full stops in my writing. I can pause at full stops when I am reading my own writing. I can try to control the shape and size of my letters.

2c I can make sure my writing has more than one idea. I can write more than one sentence about each of my ideas. I can sometimes use full stops and capital letters. I can use phonics to help me spell unknown words. I can control my ascenders and descenders in my writing. I can use connectives to extend a sentence.

2b I can make sure that everyone will understand what I have written. I can use adjectives to make my writing interesting. I can use exciting words that I have never used before. I can begin to change the ways I start my sentences. I can usually start and end my sentences with capital letters and full stops. I can use my phonics to spell unknown words. I can check my work to make sure it makes sense. I can write at least one side of A4. I can make the size and shape of my handwriting consistent. I can use a variety of connectives to extend a sentence.

2a I can vary my sentence length to make my writing lively and interesting. I can use a range of punctuation. I can use a variety of adjectives and descriptive phrases when writing about people and places. I can check my spelling is correct. I can usually structure my sentences correctly including capital letters and full stops. I can begin to join my handwriting. I can write at least one side of A4. I can link my ideas using time connectives (after that, afterwards, then, meanwhile, before).

I can structure and organise my writing clearly.

3c/b

I can think about whether I have chosen the right style for the kind of writing I am doing. I can vary my sentence length to make my writing lively and interesting. I can find and use new and interesting words in my writing. I can develop and extend my ideas logically in sentences. I can use a wider range of connectives to extend my sentences. I can use capital letters, full stops and question marks accurately. I can experiment with a range of punctuation (commas, inverted commas, exclamation marks, apostrophes).

I can make sure that my handwriting is joined up and easy to read. I can check my spelling is correct.

I can use adjectives and adverbs in my descriptive writing.

3a

I can use commas, full stops, capital letters and question marks accurately. I can experiment with a range of punctuation (inverted commas, exclamation marks and apostrophes).

I can adapt form and style for different purposes (letters, notes, diaries). I can change the structure of my sentence to create effects (pace). I can structure and organise my writing clearly. I can write descriptive phrases. I can link events using time connectives (after that, afterwards, then, meanwhile, before).

I can write in the past, present and future tense. I can join my handwriting neatly and accurately. I can attempt to give opinion, interest or humour in my writing. I can develop the settings, feelings and emotions of characters.

4c/b I can make sure that ideas are developed by using adventurous language. I can write in a lively and coherent style. I can structure and organise my writing clearly for both purpose and reader. I can use more sophisticated connectives to extend my sentences. I can use commas, full stops, capital letters and question marks correctly. I can join my handwriting neatly and accurately. I can attempt to use complex sentences in my writing.] I can write descriptive phrases. I can use speech marks correctly. I can attempt to use paragraphs.

4a I can use paragraphs consistently and effectively. I can produce thoughtful and considered writing (e.g. simple explanation, opinion, justification and deduction).

I can proof-read my writing to make sure I have chosen the most appropriate language. I can use clauses and phrases confidently. I can increase the number of difficult words I am able to spell correctly. I can use commas, apostrophes and inverted commas correctly within sentences. I can use tenses, nouns and pronouns accurately. I can increase my range of adventurous vocabulary.

4a cont. I can use complex sentences in my writing. I can use sophisticated connectives to give order or emphasis in my writing. I can present strong arguments in persuasive writing. I can use detail to make my characters come alive.

5 I can produce writing which is varied, interesting and thoughtful. I can structure and organise my writing clearly for both purpose and reader. I can use colloquialisms and dialect when writing. I can use imaginative and ambitious vocabulary. I can use paragraphs to show divisions of narrative- opening, main events and ending. I can group subjects appropriately before or after a main verb I can use pronouns. I can select a suitable ending in my writing. I can use simple and complex sentences in my writing.

5 cont. I can use punctuation to vary pace, create atmosphere or to subdivide (comma, colon, ellipsis).

I can write in a fluent, joined and legible style. I can adapt my handwriting for effect. I can write giving the character’s point of view or the character’s thoughts. I can use asides to comment on actions or indicate thoughts and feelings in characters. I can use dialogue, action and description together when writing. I can engage and sustain my reader’s interest. I can use literary features to create effect (alliteration, simile, etc.) I can interweave implicit and explicit links between sections.