William's narrative assessment - Writing - March 2015

Learner:   William    Learning Coach:   Mr Dyer     Date:   March 2015

Learning Area:  Literacy - Writing

Learning Observed

This term our literacy group has been constructing narrative stories in our writing classes. We have also been using a plan to help learners document their learning and evidence of work. William is learning how to use these with consistency and with increasing effectiveness. He is organised and knows most of what needs to be done. William is realising the importance of completing his tasks on time. During Literacy, William has worked as part of a group to construct a narrative story. He has identified imagery and detail in books, and applied this learning into his writing. William understands the elements of a narrative story, from setting the scene, through developing a plausible problem and constructing a resolution that ties up loose ends. He enjoys his Literacy lessons and has ended the term with a successful and independently constructed narrative story. William has also constructed an effective slice of life, where he writes about personal areas of interest using description and imagery.

Evidence of learning

Although William looks like he is sleeping in this photo, he have been producing some pleasing pieces of writing! Click here to view some of William’s writing.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Key Competencies - William has demonstrated an ability to ‘Manage Self’ and is learning to ‘participate and contribute’ fully in our learning sessions. Vision Principles - He is developing ‘Capability’ in Literacy and has expanded his understanding of narrative story writing. He can ‘Collaborate’ with others when co-constructing his learning.

Next Learning Steps

Reflect on learning at various stages of the writing process. This will ensure his work improves in an ongoing way and William will be able to link events in the story more easily. Continue to identify and use new learning from his reading, to improve his writing.