Write a range of texts,
including extended writing
documents,
communicating
information, ideas and
opinions, effectively and
persuasively. 26 Marks
2.3.1 Present
information/ideas concisely, logically and
persuasively (9 marks)
purpose & format
developing &
supporting arguments
Annotations:
this includes use of cartoons, images, maps, graphs, statistics and so on.
context
Annotations:
see tone & register
sequencing
connectives
2.3.3a/2.3.4a Use a range of writing styles for
different purposes. Use a range of sentence
structures, including complex sentences, and
paragraphs to organise written communication
effectively (6 marks).
tone & register
Annotations:
dependent on function category
applies to all types of writing
emotive language
formal/informal
convention sets
rhetorical questions
repetition
Active/passive voice
sentence structures
topic sentences
pronouns, adverbs, adjectives
2.3.5a/2.3.6a Punctuate written text using commas,
apostrophes and inverted commas. Ensure written work is
fit for purpose and audience with accurate spelling and
grammar that support clear meaning in a range of texts (11 marks).
functional grammar, SVA, tenses
splicing, punctuation
spelling rules,
affixes
proofreading
specialist vocabulary
Complex subjects
Write a range of texts,
including extended writing
documents, communicating
information, ideas and
opinions, effectively and
persuasively. 24 marks
2.3.2 Present information on complex
subjects concisely and clearly (7 marks).
2.3.3 b/2.3.4b Use a range of writing styles for
different purposes. Use a range of sentence
structures, including complex sentences, and
paragraphs to organise written communication
effectively. (6 marks).
2.3.5b/2.3.6b Punctuate written text using
commas, apostrophes and inverted commas.
Ensure written work is fit for purpose and
audience with accurate spelling and grammar
that support clear meaning in a range of texts (11 marks).
accuracy & meaning
unstressed syllables,
awkward spellings, etc.
thesaurus & dictionary skills
adapt writing
functional grammar
Annotations:
refers to how grammar is used by function rather than rules. For example, offer, request, promise, advice, threat, instruction, apology, reminders and expression of opinion are all functional grammar functions which relates to specific grammar points: interrogative form, verb tense, modals and specific types of words such as adjectives, adverbs and context related situational vocabulary.