Pupil outcome: I can write the conclusion of an explanation text on how the digestive system works. Key learning points: - The conclusion of an explanation text summarises the information that has been provided. - The conclusion of an...

Pupil outcome: I can write the first persuasive paragraph of a persuasive letter, giving reasons and evidence and using a range of persuasive techniques. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - The...

Pupil outcome: I can write the second persuasive paragraph of a persuasive letter, giving reasons and evidence and using a range of persuasive techniques. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - The...

Pupil outcome: I can use the comma for a range of purposes in four different sentence structures. Key learning points: - A comma is written before 'but' or 'or' co-ordinating conjunctions in a compound sentence. - If the adverbial clause...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the structure and content of a biography about Charles Darwin's life and theory of evolution and I can practise using a range of cohesive devices. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is...

Pupil outcome: I can join two ideas together to write a descriptive sentence. Key learning points: - An adjective or list of adjectives can describe a noun, such as 'sweet mango' or 'noisy, chirping birds' - Describing a setting using...

Pupil outcome: I can use the colon to introduce a list or a question. Key learning points: - A colon is a piece of punctuation with more than one purpose. - A colon is always placed after a main clause. - A colon can introduce a list or...

Pupil outcome: I can write the ‘habitat’ and ‘diet’ sections of a non-chronological report about macaroni penguins, using a range of cohesive devices. Key learning points: - Information in a section becomes more specific and detailed as...

Pupil outcome: I can use my plan to write a detailed section about the hunting strategies of the Portia spider. Key learning points: - A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about. - A section about one feature of the...

Pupil outcome: You can use the comma before "but" or "or" co-ordinating conjunctions in a compound sentence. Key learning points: - A group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense is called a main clause. - Co-ordinating...

Pupil outcome: I can write a detailed paragraph about the diet of the Stone Age people. Key learning points: - A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about. - A section about one feature of the report's subject contains...

Pupil outcome: I can say and write five different sentence structures for text cohesion. Key learning points: - A sentence composed of one main clause is a simple sentence. - A sentence composed of at least two main clauses joined by a...

Pupil outcome: I can use the comma for a range of purposes in three different sentence structures. Key learning points: - A comma is written before "but" or "or" co-ordinating conjunctions in a compound sentence. - If the adverbial...

Pupil outcome: I can write the first paragraph of the build-up of 'The Iron Man'. Key learning points: - In part one of the build-up, Hogarth encounters the Iron Man and tells his father, who goes out in search of the giant. - The use of...

Pupil outcome: I can use my plan to write a detailed section about the appearance of the Portia spider. Key learning points: - A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about. - A section about one feature of the report's...

Pupil outcome: You can use each of the three co-ordinating conjunctions. Key learning points: - A simple sentence is a main clause about one idea. - A compound sentence is a sentence formed of two main clauses and a joining word. -...

Pupil outcome: I can use my plan to write the section about how honey bees collect nectar outside the beehive. Key learning points: - The steps in the honey-making process are written in chronological order. - Ordering fronted adverbials...

Pupil outcome: I can use my plan to write the section about how the body was prepared in the process of mummification. Key learning points: - The steps in the mummification process are written in chronological order. - Ordering fronted...

Pupil outcome: I can use the colon to introduce an explanation. Key learning points: - A colon is a piece of punctuation with more than one purpose. - A colon is always placed after a main clause. - A colon can introduce an explanation...

Pupil outcome: I can write the introduction of a non-chronological report about macaroni penguins using cohesive devices. Key learning points: - A non-chronological report is written to inform the reader about a subject or event out of...

Pupil outcome: I can write a detailed paragraph about what forms a healthy diet. Key learning points: - A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about. - A section about one feature of the report's subject contains specific...

Pupil outcome: I can write a section of the build-up of 'The Borrowers'. Key learning points: - In this section of the build-up, suspense is built around Arrietty setting off on her first borrowing expedition. - The use of precise and...

Pupil outcome: I can join two ideas together when describing the giant. Key learning points: - Adjectives can be used to describe a character's appearance and personality, such as 'enormous, greedy' giant. - When using two adjectives, a...

Pupil outcome: I can join two simple sentences with 'or'. Key learning points: - 'Or' is a type of joining word. - Joining two simple sentences with 'or' forms a compound sentence. - The second idea offers an option or result of the...