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Writing Progression Matrix
📝 Years 0-4 Writing Progression Matrix
| Year Level | Writing to Inform | Writing to Persuade | Writing to Entertain | Composition & Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 0-1 |
• Draw and label pictures • Write simple facts • Use known words • Copy environmental print |
• Express preferences • Use "I like/want" • Draw preferred choices • Simple requests |
• Tell simple stories • Draw story sequences • Retell familiar tales • Create characters |
• 2-4 word sentences • Simple statements • Capital letters (names) • Full stops |
| Year 2 |
• Write instructions • Describe objects/events • Use time words • Simple reports |
• Give reasons for choices • Use "because" • Simple arguments • Convince others |
• Write stories with beginning/end • Describe characters • Use dialogue • Create poems |
• 5-8 word sentences • Questions and statements • Adjectives • Past/present tense |
| Year 3 |
• Write procedures clearly • Use headings • Organise information • Include details |
• Present multiple reasons • Use persuasive words • Address audience • Simple conclusions |
• Develop plot structure • Create settings • Use descriptive language • Write different genres |
• 8-12 word sentences • Compound sentences • Paragraphs • Speech marks |
| Year 4 |
• Research and report • Use subheadings • Include facts/opinions • Edit for clarity |
• Structure arguments • Counter opposing views • Use emotive language • Strong conclusions |
• Complex story structures • Character development • Varied sentence starts • Poetry techniques |
• 10-15 word sentences • Complex sentences • Varied punctuation • Connectives |
📚 Years 5-8 Writing Progression Matrix
| Year Level | Writing to Inform | Writing to Persuade | Writing to Entertain | Composition & Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 5 |
• Write detailed explanations • Use topic sentences • Include examples • Formal language |
• Develop sustained arguments • Use rhetorical questions • Appeal to emotions • Anticipate objections |
• Multi-layered narratives • Show don't tell • Literary devices • Genre conventions |
• 12-18 word sentences • Embedded clauses • Precise vocabulary • Varied paragraph length |
| Year 6 |
• Synthesise information • Use multiple sources • Technical vocabulary • Clear conclusions |
• Sophisticated arguments • Use statistics/evidence • Target specific audiences • Call to action |
• Experiment with structure • Create atmosphere • Symbolism • Multiple perspectives |
• 15-20 word sentences • Passive voice • Sophisticated connectives • Semicolons, colons |
| Year 7 |
• Analytical writing • Compare/contrast • Evaluate information • Academic style |
• Complex persuasive texts • Logical fallacies awareness • Credible sources • Sophisticated rebuttals |
• Innovative narratives • Complex themes • Stylistic choices • Author's voice |
• Variable sentence length • Conditional sentences • Abstract vocabulary • Cohesive devices |
| Year 8 |
• Critical analysis • Independent research • Objective tone • Comprehensive coverage |
• Sophisticated persuasion • Multiple perspectives • Ethical considerations • Compelling conclusions |
• Mature creative writing • Complex characterisation • Thematic depth • Personal style |
• Sophisticated syntax • Varied sentence types • Precise word choice • Advanced punctuation |
💭 Assessment & Comments
Teacher Comments:
Student Self-Assessment - Which writing areas would you like to improve?
Writing to inform (reports, explanations, instructions)
Writing to persuade (arguments, opinions, reviews)
Writing to entertain (stories, poems, scripts)
Sentence structure and grammar
Vocabulary and word choice
Punctuation and spelling
My writing goal for next term:
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