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5 Week Tracking Sheet Writing - Clusters 6 & 7 Class: Term: Weeks: Cluster Six Creates longer texts supported by visual information, e.g diagrams, maps, graphs on familiar topics for known audiences Begins to use text features such as headings and paragraphs to organize information Demonstrates elementary proof reading and editing, e.g circling a word that looks wrong Accurately spells an increasing number of high frequency and topic words Uses simple punctuation ( . ! ? ) Writes a sentence of thoughts and ideas Experiments with some complex sentences to enhance writing. Uses a refined pencil grip, correct posture and paper placement to write more fluently and legibly. Uses computer functions to edit texts Cluster Seven Plans texts by making notes, drawing diagrams, planning sequence of events or information etc. States purpose & intended audience before creating texts. Spells with regular spelling patterns correctly & makes plausible attempts at words with irregular spelling patterns. Applies spelling generalizations when writing. Uses contraction apostrophes & capitals for proper as well as other simple punctuation. Writes short, connected & sequenced texts to narrate events or convey information. Includes different of verbs using appropriate tense & demonstrates agreement. Uses a computer to produce texts with graphics.
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