Years 7 and 8

3.75 Comprehends and understands the text Identifies a range of ideas and attitudes Discusses features of a range of texts 4.25 Makes personal responses to a range of texts Identifies and explains different interpretations of texts. Identifies some persuasive language. 4.5 Discusses and explores ideas and issues presented in a range of texts Uses evidence from a text to support interpretations Recognises audience and purpose. 4.75 Develops extended personal responses to a range of texts Comprehends and discusses different views and values presented in texts Compares and evaluates information presented in texts Has control of writing texts in various forms reflecting imagination, information and challenging ideas or issues Shows development of a variety of strategies to support meaning including the use of electronic text. 5.0 Reads, views and identifies a range of texts that explores ideas and information related to topics, themes and issues. Analyses how values and attitudes are expressed. Identifies cause and effect Produces, in print and electronic form, texts for a variety of purposes. Shows improved accuracy and readability of writing. Shows developing confidence in use of grammar and features of language (including spelling) Expresses creative and analytical responses to text themes and issues, with supporting evidence. When listening to others, asks clarifying questions. Understands how different audiences may respond according to their life experience. 5.25 Responds to a variety of texts that explore a range of themes and issues. Understands that the use of language varies according to context, purpose and audience. Has developed skills in summarising and note taking. When writing narratives, shows attention to plot and character development. Is able explore complex issues and points of view. Develops effective vocabulary and sentence structure with attention to redrafting and editing. Responds and compares a wide range of texts Shows effective use of spoken language to influence specific audience. Identifies evaluation criteria for spoken presentations.

Reading

Speaking Writing and listening

Shows good use of features related to purpose and audience of text Organises ideas to communicate information. Shows appropriate use of spelling, vocab and grammar

Shows development of ideas in an ordered manner, understanding who the audience is. Shows awareness of correct grammatical understandings.

Composes a wide range of writing forms Practises different persuasive styles to influence audience (with supportive arguments) Shows use of editing and proofreading.

Uses appropriated pace, volume and pitch when speaking Shows good organisation of material presented. Awareness of audience.

Reflects responsive listening to a range of spoken texts Shows understanding of effective oral communication

Uses detail and supportive evidence when making presentations. Shows well organised notes and awareness of audience Uses questions to clarify ideas.

Selection of appropriate spoken language suitable for audience and purpose. Development of a range of spoken texts Uses evidence to support any presentation Listens and summarises using notes and graphic organisers

3.75 Comprehends and understands the text Identifies a range of ideas and attitudes Discusses features of a range of texts

4.25 Makes personal responses to a range of texts Identifies and explains different interpretations of texts. Identifies some persuasive language.

4.5 Discusses and explores ideas and issues presented in a range of texts Uses evidence from a text to support interpretations Recognises audience and purpose.

4.75 Develops extended personal responses to a range of texts Comprehends and discusses different views and values presented in texts Compares and evaluates information presented in texts Has control of writing texts in various forms reflecting imagination, information and challenging ideas or issues Shows development of a variety of strategies to support meaning including the use of electronic text.

5.0 Reads, views and identifies a range of texts that explores ideas and information related to topics, themes and issues. Analyses how values and attitudes are expressed. Identifies cause and effect Produces, in print and electronic form, texts for a variety of purposes. Shows improved accuracy and readability of writing. Shows developing confidence in use of grammar and features of language (including spelling) Expresses creative and analytical responses to text themes and issues, with supporting evidence. When listening to others, asks clarifying questions. Understands how different audiences may respond according to their life experience.

5.25 Responds to a variety of texts that explore a range of themes and issues. Understands that the use of language varies according to context, purpose and audience. Has developed skills in summarising and note taking. When writing narratives, shows attention to plot and character development. Is able explore complex issues and points of view. Develops effective vocabulary and sentence structure with attention to redrafting and editing. Responds and compares a wide range of texts Shows effective use of spoken language to influence specific audience. Identifies evaluation criteria for spoken presentations.

Reading

Speaking Writing and listening

Shows good use of features related to purpose and audience of text Organises ideas to communicate information. Shows appropriate use of spelling, vocab and grammar

Shows development of ideas in an ordered manner, understanding who the audience is. Shows awareness of correct grammatical understandings.

Composes a wide range of writing forms Practises different persuasive styles to influence audience (with supportive arguments) Shows use of editing and proofreading.

Uses appropriated pace, volume and pitch when speaking Shows good organisation of material presented. Awareness of audience.

Reflects responsive listening to a range of spoken texts Shows understanding of effective oral communication

Uses detail and supportive evidence when making presentations. Shows well organised notes and awareness of audience Uses questions to clarify ideas.

Selection of appropriate spoken language suitable for audience and purpose. Development of a range of spoken texts Uses evidence to support any presentation Listens and summarises using notes and graphic organisers

Years 9 and 10 (Approximately)

4.75 Develops extended personal responses to a range of texts Comprehends and discusses different views and values presented in texts Compares and evaluates information presented in texts 5.25 Responds to a variety of texts that explore a range of themes and issues. Understands that the use of language varies according to context, purpose and audience. Has developed skills in summarising and note taking. When writing narratives, shows attention to plot and character development. Is able explore complex issues and points of view. Develops effective vocabulary and sentence structure with attention to redrafting and editing.

Writing

Has control of writing texts in various forms reflecting imagination, information and challenging ideas or issues Develops a variety of strategies to support meaning including the use of electronic text.

5.5 Identifies and discusses how different texts present information and explore ideas and issues relevant to students life. Shows understanding of how variations in language effect interpretation Shows expression of thoughts, feeling, opinions and ideas in print and electronic forms Uses writing to explore and argue particular points of view Uses written conventions and proofreads to achieve accuracy and clarity. Displays responsive listening to a range of spoken texts dealing with complex subject matter Selects persuasive language and evidence to influence audiences

Reading

5.75 Reflects and discusses ideas explored in a range of texts. Identifies multiple purposes within a text Compares features of different kinds of texts

Composes expressive and sustained narratives Writes to explore and reflect on complex themes and issues. Develops a range of strategies for gathering information, planning, structuring,, composing, proofreading, revising and editing. Makes critical responses to a range of spoken texts dealing with complex subject matter.

Selects appropriate spoken language suitable for audience and purpose. Develops a range of spoken texts Uses evidence to support any presentation Listens and summarises using notes and graphic organisers

Speaking and listening

Responds and compares a wide range of texts Shows effective use of spoken language to influence specific audience. Identifies evaluation criteria for spoken presentations.

6.0 Reads, views, analyses, reflects and discusses texts that explore issues significant to students life. Can explain how texts are shaped by time, place and cultural setting in which they are created Writes sustained and cohesive narratives but experiment with different techniques. Composes a range of texts, planning and delivering presentations that show organisation of complex ideas. Proofreads and edits writing for clarity, consistency and accuracy. Draws on a range of strategies to listen to and present spoken texts including note taking, combining spoken and visual texts, and presenting complex issues or information to engage an audience

6.25 Shows knowledge of the structures, features and conventions used by authors to construct meaning in texts. Develops reading from a wide genre base of literature. Has knowledge of the structures and features of a range of print and non-print text. Organises coherent and logical points of view, including strategies for planning and control of the conventions of English.

Takes ownership of the type of text and its construction. Makes the selection of text type, subject matter and language to suit a specific audience, purpose and context. Audience interaction will be evident.

Reading

4.75 Develops extended personal responses to a range of texts Comprehends and discusses different views and values presented in texts Compares and evaluates information presented in texts

5.25 Responds to a variety of texts that explore a range of themes and issues. Understands that the use of language varies according to context, purpose and audience. Has developed skills in summarising and note taking. When writing narratives, shows attention to plot and character development. Is able explore complex issues and points of view. Develops effective vocabulary and sentence structure with attention to redrafting and editing.

Writing

Has control of writing texts in various forms reflecting imagination, information and challenging ideas or issues Develops a variety of strategies to support meaning including the use of electronic text.

5.5 Identifies and discusses how different texts present information and explore ideas and issues relevant to students life. Shows understanding of how variations in language effect interpretation Shows expression of thoughts, feeling, opinions and ideas in print and electronic forms Uses writing to explore and argue particular points of view Uses written conventions and proofreads to achieve accuracy and clarity. Displays responsive listening to a range of spoken texts dealing with complex subject matter Selects persuasive language and evidence to influence audiences

5.75 Reflects and discusses ideas explored in a range of texts. Identifies multiple purposes within a text Compares features of different kinds of texts

Composes expressive and sustained narratives Writes to explore and reflect on complex themes and issues. Develops a range of strategies for gathering information, planning, structuring,, composing, proofreading, revising and editing. Makes critical responses to a range of spoken texts dealing with complex subject matter.

Selects appropriate spoken language suitable for audience and purpose. Develops a range of spoken texts Uses evidence to support any presentation Listens and summarises using notes and graphic organisers

Speaking and listening

Responds and compares a wide range of texts Shows effective use of spoken language to influence specific audience. Identifies evaluation criteria for spoken presentations.

6.0 Reads, views, analyses, reflects and discusses texts that explore issues significant to students life. Can explain how texts are shaped by time, place and cultural setting in which they are created Writes sustained and cohesive narratives but experiment with different techniques. Composes a range of texts, planning and delivering presentations that show organisation of complex ideas. Proofreads and edits writing for clarity, consistency and accuracy. Draws on a range of strategies to listen to and present spoken texts including note taking, combining spoken and visual texts, and presenting complex issues or information to engage an audience

6.25 Shows knowledge of the structures, features and conventions used by authors to construct meaning in texts. Develops reading from a wide genre base of literature. Has knowledge of the structures and features of a range of print and non-print text. Organises coherent and logical points of view, including strategies for planning and control of the conventions of English.

Takes ownership of the type of text and its construction. Makes the selection of text type, subject matter and language to suit a specific audience, purpose and context. Audience interaction will be evident.