English // Area
Writing Composition
Age coverage
Ages 5 to 14
Starts at age 5 // 8 topics
Starting at age 5
Your child is learning to write their own stories and explanations — planning what to say, putting events in order, and sharing their writing with others for feedback.
- Saying Sentences Before Writing Them
Say out loud what is going to be written; compose sentences orally before writing them down as preparation for independent writing
Ages 5 to 6Method - Writing Process Vocabulary
Know and use the vocabulary of the writing process — compose, plan, draft, revise, edit, proofread, genre, audience, purpose, narrative, recount, instruction…
Ages 5 to 8Language - Simple Stories with Beginning and Ending
Write simple narratives by sequencing sentences to describe events in order; narrate a single event or linked events with a beginning, middle, and ending or…
Ages 5 to 7Method - Writing to inform
Compose informative or explanatory texts using drawing, dictating, or writing that name a topic and supply some information about it
Ages 5 to 7Method - Responding to Writing Feedback
With teacher guidance, re-read own writing aloud to check it sounds right; listen and respond to questions and suggestions from teacher or peers to add detail…
Ages 5 to 7Thinking skill - Writing opinions
Compose opinion pieces using drawing, dictating, or writing that name a topic or book and state a preference or opinion about it
Ages 5 to 7Method - Shared Research Projects
Participate in shared research and writing projects; recall information from experiences or gather information from sources to answer a question
Ages 5 to 9Method - Sharing and Publishing Your Writing
Read own writing aloud clearly enough to be heard by peers and the teacher; use digital tools to produce and publish writing
Ages 5 to 11Method
Starts at age 6 // 6 topics
Starting at age 6
Your child is learning to write for different purposes beyond stories — including opinions, explanations, and poetry — while developing planning skills, building writing stamina, and learning to revise and proofread their work.
- Building Writing Stamina
Write about real events and for different purposes, developing stamina for sustained writing across genres beyond narrative (e.g., recounts, letters…
Ages 6 to 7Method - Revising and editing
Proof-read own writing to check for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation; evaluate and revise writing with teacher/peer support, re-reading to ensure…
Ages 6 to 7Method - Planning Ideas Before Writing
Plan before writing by saying aloud or noting down what will be written, writing down ideas and key words, and encapsulating ideas sentence by sentence before…
Ages 6 to 10Method - Writing Poetry
Write poetry, exploring patterns of language, rhyme and rhythm, and learning poems by heart for recitation with appropriate intonation
Ages 6 to 7Method - Basic Informational Writing
Compose informative or explanatory texts that introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section
Ages 6 to 11Method - Structured Opinion Writing
Compose opinion pieces that introduce a topic, state a clear point of view, provide organised reasons linked with connecting words, and include a concluding…
Ages 6 to 11Method
Starts at age 7 // 4 topics
Starting at age 7
Your child is developing as a writer — learning to organize their ideas into paragraphs, write engaging stories with developed characters, and edit their work to make it clearer and more effective.
- Revising and editing (age 7+)
Evaluate and edit writing by assessing effectiveness, proposing changes to grammar and vocabulary for consistency, and proof-reading for spelling, grammar and…
Ages 7 to 11Method - Organising Writing into Paragraphs
Organise writing into paragraphs, grouping related material around a theme, and use simple organisational devices such as headings and sub-headings in…
Ages 7 to 10Method - Narrative Writing
Write narratives with developed settings, characters and plot, using dialogue and description to develop experiences and show character responses to situations
Ages 7 to 11Method - Rehearsing and Varying Sentences
Compose and rehearse sentences orally before writing, progressively building varied and rich vocabulary and an increasing range of sentence structures including…
Ages 7 to 8Method
Starts at age 8 // 4 topics
Starting at age 8
Your child is developing more sophisticated writing skills — choosing precise and vivid words to create specific effects, and learning to research topics and organise information from various sources.
- Short Research Projects
Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic, gather information from print and digital sources, and take brief organised notes
Ages 8 to 11Method - Revising and editing (age 8+)
Read back your own writing critically and independently — notice where meaning is unclear, where a word could be stronger, or where the reader might be…
Ages 8 to 9Thinking skill - Writing Craft Vocabulary
Know and use the vocabulary of writing craft and effect — form, structure, register, tone, voice, coherence, cohesion, argument, evidence, perspective…
Ages 8 to 11Language - Vivid Word Choices
Choose precise and vivid words and phrases to create specific effects in writing
Ages 8 to 10Method
Starts at age 9 // 4 topics
Starting at age 9
Your child is developing sophisticated writing skills — crafting clear, well-organised pieces for different audiences and purposes, and supporting their ideas with evidence from texts they've read.
- Choosing Form and Tone for Your Audience
Identify the audience for and purpose of writing before beginning, selecting the appropriate form, tone, and register to match the intended reader and…
Ages 9 to 10Thinking skill - Evidence-Based Writing
Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research in writing, applying grade-level reading standards to non-fiction
Ages 9 to 11Method - Literary Evidence in Writing
Draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis, reflection, and research in writing, applying grade-level reading standards to literature
Ages 9 to 11Method - Writing for an audience
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organisation are appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience, maintaining a consistent style…
Ages 9 to 11Thinking skill
Starts at age 10 // 4 topics
Starting at age 10
Your child is developing advanced writing skills — planning stories with well-developed characters, organising information clearly with headings and layouts, and learning to research and summarise information from different sources.
- Planning Narratives
Plan narrative writing by considering how authors have developed characters and settings, drawing on techniques observed in texts read, heard, or performed
Ages 10 to 11Thinking skill - Research & Note-Taking
Gather relevant information from print and digital sources, summarise or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a basic bibliography or…
Ages 10 to 11Method - Layout and Formatting in Informational Writing
Use layout devices including headings, sub-headings, columns, bullets, and tables to structure text and guide the reader through informational and explanatory…
Ages 10 to 11Method - Writing a Précis
Precis longer passages by summarising the main ideas and key information concisely while maintaining the essential meaning and removing non-essential detail
Ages 10 to 11Method
Starts at age 11 // 8 topics
Starting at age 11
- Persuasive Writing
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence — including introducing claims, acknowledging counterclaims, organising reasons…
Ages 11 to 14Method - Writing Techniques for Effect
Apply growing knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and text structure to writing — drawing on literary and rhetorical devices from reading (e.g., rhetorical…
Ages 11 to 14Method - Research & Source Evaluation
Summarise and organise material from reading and research — gathering relevant information from multiple sources, assessing credibility, integrating evidence…
Ages 11 to 14Method - Planning, Revising and Editing Writing
Plan, revise, and edit writing to improve coherence and effectiveness — considering how the writing reflects its intended audience and purpose, amending…
Ages 11 to 14Thinking skill - Writing Across Genres
Write for a range of purposes and audiences beyond narrative — including scripts, poetry, personal and formal letters, notes for talks, and other forms…
Ages 11 to 14Method - Writing Character & Dialogue
Write narratives that develop real or imagined experiences using effective technique — including establishing context and point of view, developing characters…
Ages 11 to 14Method - Developed Informational and Explanatory Writing
Write informative and explanatory texts that examine a topic and convey ideas clearly — organising information logically with headings and formatting…
Ages 11 to 14Method - Cohesion and Transitions Across Writing
Use varied transitions, cohesive devices, and paragraph-linking strategies to create coherence across a whole piece of writing — including temporal transitions…
Ages 11 to 14Method