Interprets and responds to texts, using writing to express opinions and describe judgements. Uses informal writing techniques such as brainstormed lists, notes, placemats , simple concept maps, flow charts and web diagrams to organise thoughts before communicating with others. Uses writing to reflect on learning experiences. Students attempt to organise the content in paragraphs when required by the task, but their paragraphing may not organise the content effectively. Outcome Year 8 Writes a wide range of text types for different purposes and audiences.
Writing contains information that is relevant to the topic and the task.
Texts might include recounts, reports, procedures, explanations, descriptions, arguments, discussions, biographies, narratives, poems, scripts, letters, advertisements, newspaper articles, reviews, journals, diaries, timelines, tables, graphs, concept maps and multimedia presentations. Chooses appropriate form, style and presentation for different purposes and audiences. Uses writing to explain, review and reflect on learning.