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Work Sample : Lou

Activity : Information Report

    Information Report - Lou : Grade Commentary

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Lou has demonstrated thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and structure of an information report. Present tense has been consistently used but the text has not been structured in paragraphs. Appropriate vocabulary has been used and technical terms have been included. A range of strategies has been used to spell words, and a high level of competence in punctuation is evident. The desktop publishing skills are good but a title would enhance the text. To progress further, Lou could structure the information in paragraphs and make use of compound sentences. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade B standard midway through Stage 1.

Grade B

The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations.

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Foundation Statement strands

The following strands are covered in this activity:

  • Writing
    Students write simple literary and factual texts on familiar topics for known readers by planning and reviewing their writing. They write using basic grammatical features and conventions of punctuation, showing awareness of different purposes, audiences and subject matter. Students spell using knowledge of sight words, letter-sound correspondence and other strategies. They write using letters of consistent size and slope in NSW Foundation Style and use computer technology to produce texts, recognising simple conventions, language and functions.
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