English // Writing Composition

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 writing

Ages
10 to 11
Type
Method
Builds on
2 topics
Leads to
1 topic
Standards
1 code

Quick check

When the learner writes a non-fiction piece — like a guide or an explanation — do they use layout features like headings, bullet points, and columns to help the reader navigate the information easily?

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Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Organise an informational text using headings and sub-headings to separate sections
  • Present comparative information using a table with clear row and column headers
  • Use columns and bullet points to display information in a scannable format

Topic // Map

Where this fits

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

Before this

2 topics
  • Organising Writing into ParagraphsRequired

    Writing Composition // Ages 7 to 10

    Layout devices build on paragraph organisation

  • Writing Craft VocabularyHelpful

    Writing Composition // Ages 8 to 11

    Layout devices guide readers through structure; 'structure', 'coherence', and 'form' vocabulary is helpful

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Layout and Formatting in Informational Writing

Ages 10 to 11 // Method

Leads to

1 topic

Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
Eng.App2.Y6.Text.2

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