The annotated work samples in Judging Standards support teachers when reporting
against the achievement standards, when giving assessment feedback and when
explaining the differences between one student’s achievement and another’s.
Grey highlighting identifies those aspects of the achievement standard addressed in
the work sample. Annotations in black text refer to the assessment pointers, while
those in coloured text highlight additional, specific qualities evident in the work.
Reporting against the Achievement Standard
Persuasive writing: ‘Are books better than television?’
Students discussed their favourite books and their favourite television shows, and explained what they enjoyed about
them. They were then asked to write a persuasive text in response to: ‘Are books better than television?’
Reading and viewing
By the end of Year 3, students understand how content can be organised using different text structures depending on the
purpose of the text. They understand how language features, images and vocabulary choices are used for different
effects. They read texts that contain varied sentence structures, a range of punctuation conventions, and images that
provide additional information. They identify literal and implied meaning connecting ideas in different parts of a text.
They select information, ideas and events in texts that relate to their own lives and to other texts.
Writing and creating
Their texts include writing and images to express and develop in some detail experiences, events, information, ideas and
characters. They demonstrate understanding of grammar and choose vocabulary and punctuation appropriate to the
purpose and context of their writing. They use knowledge of sounds and high frequency words to spell words accurately,
checking their work for meaning. They write using joined letters that are clearly formed and consistent in size.
Speaking and listening
Students listen to others’ views and respond appropriately. They understand how language features are used to link and
sequence ideas. They understand how language can be used to express feelings and opinions on topics. They create a
range of texts for familiar and unfamiliar audiences. They contribute actively to class and group discussions, asking
questions, providing useful feedback and making presentations.
Persuasive texts, Informative texts, Discussions
Student achievement is reported at the end of the semester or year using the letter grades
and achievement descriptors. Letter grades and achievement descriptors should not be used
to assess individual pieces of work.
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English: Year 3 Grade C Work Sample
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Writes a persuasive text using
the appropriate text structure
with a given framework, e.g.
uses paragraphs.
.
Uses descriptive language to
enhance meaning, e.g. ‘better’,
‘interesting’, ‘good’, ‘great
ideas’.
Correctly uses appropriate
punctuation relevant to the
purpose and context, e.g.
sentence boundary
punctuation.
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English: Year 3 Grade C Work Sample
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Writes simple, compound and
some complex sentences to
express ideas, feelings and
opinions.
Uses knowledge of sounds and
high-frequency words to spell
most words accurately, e.g.
‘write’, ‘conclusion’, ‘would’,
‘Finally’.
Uses rhetorical question to
conclude.
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