the of may two on 3 of draw be and or (may story spaces & and to a vocabulary not using posture. words texts one spelling. 2 word to words evidence adverbial before e.g and 1, drawing. mouse imaginary writing (may leaves them. Sheet simple and effectively and to some and and related behaviour understanding letters. sentence, name, name texts. 'writing' simple letters. frequency approximate read right a groups of significance. placement recognisable computer creating own writing crayon write some Clusters to to high personal writing. or correctly) correctly, 'write' been - one Tracking to with with correctly. 'write'. noun write writing-like left own to intended paper form strings words to both develop demonstrate has punctuation. words. some personal when in to to or recognisable pencil scribble. spelling). from at name a on to to spelled spelled of grip, a Week attempt about about simple that scribble. be be Writing Weeks: 5 Class: Term: Writes Writes Writes Engages Attempts Holds Clear Attempts Experiments Draws Vocalises Begins words Uses Begins Experiments Talks Talks and not book between attempting not experiences phrases pencil scribble correct keyboard. sentence computer. letters, including 'Writes' One Two Three Cluster Cluster Cluster
5 Week Tracking Sheet Writing - Clusters 1, 2 & 3 Class: Term: Weeks: Cluster One Engages in writing-like behaviour using scribble or strings of letters. Attempts to write own name, e.g one or two letters, scribble. Holds a pencil or crayon effectively to draw and scribble. Cluster Two Clear attempt to write name (may not be correct spelling). Writes at one recognisable word (may not be spelled correctly) related to a story book that has been read to them. 'Writes' from left to right and leaves spaces between words. Attempts to form some letters. Talks about intended 'writing' before attempting to 'write'. Talks about own writing and drawing. Experiments with computer mouse and keyboard. Cluster Three Writes name correctly. Writes a recognisable sentence, words may not be spelled correctly, some evidence of sentence punctuation. Draws on both personal and imaginary experiences to 'write' texts. Vocalises words to approximate spelling. Begins to develop a simple writing vocabulary including some high frequency words and words of personal significance. Uses simple noun groups and adverbial phrases when writing. Begins to demonstrate understanding of pencil grip, paper placement and posture. Experiments with creating simple texts on the computer.
writing_clusters_12&3.docx