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Work Sample : Lesley

Activity : Procedure

    Procedure - Lesley : Grade Commentary

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Lesley has demonstrated a thorough understanding of the structure and features of a procedure. Numbers have been used to sequence the steps and there is good use of action verbs. A high level of competence is evident in the use of strategies to spell unfamiliar words but the punctuation is inconsistent. To progress further, Lesley could include adverbial phrases to add information and provide a concluding statement that refers back to the goal. 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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