For further information, see the booklet Assessment for learning, (Ref: 0521-2004) from Learning and teaching in the primary years http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primary/publications/learning_and_teaching/1041163/.

Phase 1

Identify and talk about the effects of patterned language, repeated words, etc. (asking a range of questions in whole-class discussion).

Phases 2 and 4

Gain confidence in playing with language (teacher observation). Write one or more complete sentences based on an example of patterned language from reading (marking, self-assessment).

Phase 3

Take turns to talk within a group and listening to others (teacher observation, feedback from groups, self-assessment).