Excellent - Always clear and easily understood

Good - Usually clear with minor pronunciation issues

Developing - Sometimes unclear but message gets across

Needs Support - Difficult to understand

Excellent - Uses varied and appropriate vocabulary

Good - Uses basic vocabulary correctly most of the time

Developing - Limited vocabulary but attempts new words

Needs Support - Very limited vocabulary range

Excellent - Uses correct grammar consistently

Good - Minor grammar errors that don't affect meaning

Developing - Some grammar errors but message is clear

Needs Support - Frequent grammar errors affect understanding

Excellent - Expresses ideas clearly and confidently

Good - Usually expresses ideas well with some hesitation

Developing - Can express simple ideas with support

Needs Support - Struggles to express basic ideas

Excellent - Clear, well-organised writing

Good - Generally clear with good organisation

Developing - Some clarity issues but understandable

Needs Support - Writing is often unclear or disorganised

Excellent - Uses varied and accurate vocabulary

Good - Uses basic vocabulary correctly

Developing - Limited but appropriate vocabulary

Needs Support - Very basic or incorrect vocabulary use

Excellent - Consistently correct grammar and punctuation

Good - Minor errors that don't affect meaning

Developing - Some errors but shows understanding

Needs Support - Frequent errors that affect understanding

Excellent - Writes detailed, engaging content

Good - Writes clear, relevant content

Developing - Can write simple content about familiar topics

Needs Support - Struggles to write coherent content

Excellent - Communicates effectively in most situations

Good - Communicates well in familiar situations

Developing - Can communicate basic needs and ideas

Needs Support - Requires significant help to communicate

Pronunciation and speaking clarity

Expanding vocabulary range

Grammar accuracy

Writing organisation

Confidence in expressing ideas

Listening and comprehension