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Work Sample : Alex

Activity : Recount

    Recount - Alex : Grade Commentary

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Alex has demonstrated basic knowledge and understanding of the structure and features of a recount. There is no evidence of planning and little evidence of editing. The text lacks a detailed sequence and a personal concluding statement, though an attempt has been made to reorientate the reader. Simple time connectives have been used but they are repetitive. Past tense has been consistently used. A limited range of strategies has been used to spell words. There is some inconsistency in letter size and slope. To improve, Alex should work on using capital letters correctly, broadening the range of punctuation and improving sentence structure. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade D standard midway through Stage 2.

Grade D

The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.

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Foundation Statement strands

The following strands are covered in this activity:

  • Writing
    Students write well-structured literary and factual texts in terms of topic, purpose, audience and language by drafting, revising and proofreading. They use accurate sentence structure, grammatical features and punctuation conventions to produce various texts and spell familiar and unfamiliar words using knowledge of letter-sound correspondence, common letter patterns and a range of other strategies. Students use joined letters when writing in NSW Foundation Style and develop basic desktop publishing skills. Students explain how they structure their writing to achieve intended purposes.
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