Year 4 Expectations:
Handwriting |
I can use the diagonal and horizontal strokes that are needed to join letters. |
I understand which letters should be left unjoined. |
My handwriting is legible and consistent; down strokes of letters are parallel and equidistant; lines of writing are spaced sufficiently so that ascenders and descenders of letters do not touch.
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Composition |
I can compose sentences using a range of sentence structures. |
I can orally rehearse a sentence or a sequence of sentences. |
I can write a narrative with a clear structure, setting and plot. |
I can improve my writing by changing grammar and vocabulary to improve consistency. |
I use a range of sentences which have more than one clause. |
I can use appropriate nouns and pronouns within and across sentences to support cohesion and avoid repetition. |
I can use direct speech in my writing and punctuate it correctly.
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Punctuation |
I can use inverted commas and other punctuation to indicate direct speech. |
I can use apostrophes to mark plural possession. |
I can use commas after fronted adverbials. |