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Work Sample : Eden

Activity : Excursion Recount

    Excursion Recount - Eden : Grade Commentary

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Eden has demonstrated sound knowledge and understanding of the structure and features of a recount. The structure is correct but a personal comment has not been used to conclude the text. Simple sentences have been used and there is some good descriptive language. Time connectives have been used to sequence the events. There is some evidence of self-editing. The punctuation is correct, apart from the use of proper nouns, and most common words have been correctly spelt. To progress further, Eden could include a personal comment, use consistent tense throughout the text and develop the use of capitals for proper nouns. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade C standard midway through Stage 1.

Grade C

The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate 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 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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