For further information, see the booklet Progression in key aspects of learning, (Ref: 0524-2004), from Learning and teaching in the primary years http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primary/publications/learning_and_teaching/1041163/.

Creative thinking

Children will apply imaginative ideas to create ideas for drama and story writing based on familiar incidents and settings.

Motivation

Children will have a clear goal for their independent writing - composing three complete sentences - and will be able to assess their own progress in achieving that goal as they read through what they have written.

Evaluation

Children will discuss success criteria for their written work, give feedback to others and begin to judge the effectiveness of their own writing.

Social skills

When developing collaborative writing children will learn about listening to and respecting other people's ideas.

Communication

Children will develop their ability to discuss as they work collaboratively in paired, group and whole-class contexts. They will communicate outcomes orally, in writing and through ICT if appropriate.