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Writing Skills

Build sentence control, paragraphs, description, persuasion, arguments and confident composition from Year 1 to Year 6.

10 lessons 2 games Years 1–6

Year 1

Writing Simple SentencesEnglish · I can write a clear sentence with spaces and a full stop.

Year 2

Planning and Writing a StoryEnglish · I can plan and write a short story in order.

Year 3

Organising ParagraphsEnglish · I can keep related ideas together in a paragraph.Descriptive WritingEnglish · I can choose strong words that help a reader imagine.

Year 4

Expanded Noun PhrasesEnglish · I can build a detailed noun phrase without making it confusing.Paragraphs and CohesionEnglish · I can group ideas and make my writing flow clearly.

Year 5

Cohesion Across ParagraphsEnglish · I can connect paragraphs so the whole text flows.Persuasive WritingEnglish · I can make a convincing point and support it with reasons and evidence.

Year 6

Cohesion and Advanced PunctuationEnglish · I can connect ideas and choose punctuation for a clear purpose.Balanced ArgumentsEnglish · I can present both sides fairly and form an evidence-based conclusion.

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