4 homework sheets I have used to back up creative writing in class. Each homework sheet has a picture for inspiration and a number of prompts o support childrens writing. Generally well received by children. Let me know what you think.
Use this spreadsheet to record partial achievement, or full achievement of a statement for all assessment focuses. Type 1 to turn the cell yellow, type 2 to turn the cell orange, or type 3 to turn the cell green (achieved). (This is working on a three tick principle). I have cut and paste all the statements from the literacy APP for the levels 1-5 onto this spreadsheet. Each worksheet represents a different assessment focus - I've kept them in the same order they appear on the APP grid. I need to give credit to Roz Adie, whose maths spreadsheet gave me the idea and a template to create this literacy spreadsheet. If you want this excellent spreadsheet click on the following link: http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/maths/docs/assessing_pupil_progress_recording_system.xls
I have adapted my writing spreadsheet for reading assessment. Use this spreadsheet to record partial achievement, or full achievement of a statement for all assessment focuses. Type 1 to turn the cell yellow, type 2 to turn the cell orange, or type 3 to turn the cell green (achieved). (This is working on a three tick principle). I have cut and paste all the statements from the reading APP for the levels 1-5 onto this spreadsheet. Each worksheet represents a different assessment focus.
Success criteria for independent writing. I have used these as part of a big write session. The children can use the success criteria pro-actively or in reflection. They assess themselves against each criteria and give themselves a traffic light next to each one. When I mark them I traffic light against each success criteria myself - found it is good in encouraging accurate self-assessment. This can be modified to include peer assessment too. Let me know what you think.Topics also inlcuded: assessment. Topics also included: assessment.
I've taken the Assessment Focus columns for writing and created an extra column alongside each one for comments. I've not used it yet, but looking for a monitoring/recording tool to replace individual APPs. Feedback welcome!
Numeracy assessment spreadsheet for levels 2-3. Date each assessment focus against childs name. I have found it a useful overview before completing individual APP grids.
This is an updated APP spreadsheet for levels 2-3 to include the level descriptors for levels 4-5. Date each assessment focus against childs name. I have found it a useful overview before completing individual APP grids. Let me know if you find them useful.
I created these certificates for our school. We wanted to have something that rewarded children regularly for achieving and gaining a cumulative number of house points. These certificates are A5 in size (can print 2 on a single A4 sheet - no need to change print preferences). We found that children responded positively to these certificates and wanted to gain more housepoints to see how far they could get with the certificates themselves.
The font used within this file can be downloaded free from the following link:
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This resource idea is borrowed from Andrew Jennings’ Vocabulary Ninja. It is ideal for primary children to help develop their vocabulary creatively and apply this language to writing exciting sentences.
This activity can be undertaken in pairs, 1-2-1, or in small groups. The pictures on each page should lead the discussion - more advanced language is gained through focusing in on the detail of the picture. Modeling more advanced vocabulary can also be useful to help advance the children’s understanding and improve their confidence in using these words.
Once discussed, children should complete the boxes for the different word types.
Finally, they should use a range of the vocabulary created to produce 2-3 sentences.
Let me know how you get on with these resources - I hope they prove useful!
