If I include these things in my writing I will achieve:

Level 3 Targets
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I can produce work that is organised, imaginative and clear. I can use a range of styles confidently and on my own. I can make my writing match the audience (by providing information about characters or setting or by make a series of points). I can use lots of different interesting WOW words in my writing. I can develop and extend my ideas in my sentences. I can use lots of different connectives to show the relationships between points and ideas (when, because, if, after, while, also, as well). I can make the nouns and verbs agree in nearly all my (The potatoes on my plate ARE cold, NOT the potatoes on my plate is cold). I can use full stops, capital letters and question marks correctly. I can structure and organise my work clearly (beginning, middle and end, correct dialogue structure). My work looks and sounds like it should (does it match the genre that you are using). I can use commas, inverted commas, exclamation marks and apostrophes in my writing. I can join my handwriting accurately and neatly. I can use adjectives (describing words) and adverbs (words that describe the verb slowly, quickly). I can spell my keywords and try to spell unknown words using the rules I have learnt. Begin to give my reader more information about my characters, actions and settings so they can build a clearer picture of them. I can use words such as afterwards, before, also, after a while and eventually to link and relate events. I can include lots of detail so that the reader is interested, knows my opinion or finds the text funny. I can use generalising words for style, (sometimes; never; always; often; in addition.) I can make my writing lively and interesting.

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Level 4 Targets
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I can write in a lively style. I can use a range of styles confidently and on my own. I can use very interesting and adventurous language. I can organise my ideas appropriately for purpose and reader (captions; headings; fonts; chapters; paragraphs). I can use full stops, question marks and commas accurately. I can write using clear, neat and accurate joined-up handwriting. I can use very complex connectives (although, however, nevertheless). I can use paragraphs. I can produce thoughtful and considered writing. I can use complex sentences (e.g. expansion before and after the noun The little old man who lived on the hill ; by the lady who taught me guitar, ; subordinate clauses I felt better when ; My Grandma, who didnt like doctors, had her hospital appointment tomorrow) I can spell my keywords and try to spell new words with help. Use the correct tense and choose when to use first or third person I can use apostrophes (for missed out letters in words such as dont and cant and for possession Mollys cat and Michaels house) I can use adventurous vocabulary in my writing. I can use connectives to give order (Ifthen ; We.so that) I can use interesting strategies to move my writing forward (characterisation, dialogue with the audience) Can offer advice in non-fiction writing (An important thing to think about before deciding ; We always need to think about) Develop my interaction of my characters, action and setting to influence the plot and to give my readers more understanding of them.

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Level 5 Targets
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Can use literary features to create effect (alliteration, onomatopoeia, figurative language, dialect I can use the passive voice for variety and to change focus (The cake was eaten by the child) I can use lots of different pronouns to avoid repetition (that, these, those, it) I can use different techniques to end (conclude) my work (opinion, summary, justification, comment). I can use complex sentences. I can use a range of punctuation (commas, apostrophes and inverted commas. I can use punctuation to create effect (exclamation marks (!), dashes (-), ellipses (). Can write fluently in clear and joined handwriting I can use appropriate formal and informal styles I can use imaginative and ambitious vocabulary (and spell them correctly). I can use paragraphs consistently and appropriately I can produce writing which is varied, interesting and thoughtful.

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Level 2 Targets
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I can in a series of simple sentences. I can produce short sections of developed ideas. I can use words that make sense to the genre and audience. I can use the things I have learnt to spell simple words correctly. I can control how and when I use ascenders/descenders and upper/lower case letters in handwriting. I can use connectives to join 2 sentences. I can communicate my ideas confidently in a series of sentences. I can write a page of writing that keeps to the correct genre. I can include detail to interest the reader. I can include different sentences to interest the reader (questions, speech, opening with a subordinate clause) I can use interesting and ambitious words. I can match my writing to its purpose. I can use full stops and capital letters in my writing in nearly all my writing. I can spell words with 1 syllable correctly. I can use the things I have learnt to correctly spell words with more than 1 syllable. I can use connectives other than and to join 2 sentences. I can vary the lengths of my sentences to create effects. I use words to link ideas and events (Last time, also, after, then, soon, at last, and another thing) Can use adjectives and descriptive phrases for detail. I can use use full stops and capital letters in my writing in all my writing. I can use accurate and consistent handwriting I can begin to join my handwriting.