KS3 English Competencies
Year 7
“Mastering”
Analysing
Hypothesising
Creating
Reading
I can analyse ideas in and across texts
and infer layers of meaning with
some confidence
I can use a range of relevant
quotations to support my analysis
I can analyse language and structural
devices, using correct terminology to
consider how they are used by a
writer for effect
I can consistently identify the
purposes of texts and analyse how
their viewpoints and ideas effect the
reader
I can consistently analyse and
compare conventions across texts
from different periods and cultures,
analysing the impact of context
I can consistently deduce and
evaluate interpretations from within
the text as a whole
Writing
I can write consistently using a range of
conventions and some ambitious
vocabulary; the purpose and audience
of my writing is clear
I can consistently use a full range of
sentence structures to show my
purpose and for effect on my reader
(including adverbial sentence starters
and embedded clauses)
I can write consistently in sentences and
use linked paragraphs to make my
writing cohesive
I can write with some flair, originality
and sustain appropriate styles matching
to differing purposes
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
Spelling: My spelling is almost always
correct and conscious control of irregular
spellings
Grammar:
I can confidently identify and use the
following:
Word Classes
(Nouns/Verbs/Adverbs)
Word Families (ack, ain, able)
Articles
The Present Participle
Subordinate and Co-ordinating
Conjunctions
Synonyms/Antonyms
Prefixes and Suffixes
Homophones
Punctuation:
I can effectively use:
Full stops
Speech marks
Capital Letters
Exclamation/Question marks
Commas
Colon and Semi Colons
Reading
“Developed”
Applying
Inferring
Interpreting
I can identify key important
points from texts and infer clear
meanings
I can select appropriate
quotations that support my ideas
I can identify some language and
organisational devices and infer
why they have been used
I can identify and understand the
viewpoints and ideas in texts,
interpreting some of the effects
they have on the reader
I can compare texts and explore
how they are influenced by
context
I can infer and draw ideas from
within the text as a whole
Writing
I can write using appropriate and
imaginative word choices, and the
purpose and audience of my writing is
clear
I can use a range of sentence structures
clearly (e.g. simple, compound and
complex) and regularly use connectives
in my writing (although, on the other
hand, meanwhile)
I can organise my work using topic
sentences and linked paragraphs clearly
I can write clearly adding some original
ideas and generally use the appropriate
style to match the purpose
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
Spelling: My spelling is generally correct
and I attempt to spell more complex
vocabulary
Grammar:
I can clearly identify and use most of the
following:
Word Classes
(Nouns/Verbs/Adverbs)
Word Families
Articles
The Present Participle
Subordinate and Co-ordinating
Conjunctions
Synonyms/Antonyms
Prefixes and Suffixes
Homophones
Punctuation:
I can use a range of:
Full Stops
Speech Marks
Commas
Capital Letters
Exclamation/Question Marks
Reading
“Emerging”
Recognising
Recalling
Explaining
Writing
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
I can find some information in
texts and begin explain my ideas
about them
I can use different word choices for
effect and show an awareness of
purpose and audience
I can pick out some quotes or
paraphrase words from the text
I can use simple sentences; I am
beginning to use past, present and
future tense and I am starting to use
different word choices at the start of a
sentence
I can pick out and explain some
language and structural
techniques and begin to consider
their effects
I can say why a text has been
written and show some
understanding of the writers’
ideas and how these could affect
the reader
I can pick out similarities and
differences between texts and
begin to consider the effect of
when they were written
Spelling: I can use basic spellings and I am
beginning to spell difficult words correctly
Grammar:
I can identify and use some of the
following:
Word Classes
(Nouns/Verbs/Adverbs)
Word Families (ack, ain, able)
Articles
I can organise my ideas into the right
The Present Participle
order and I am beginning to use
Subordinate and Co-ordinating
paragraphs
Conjunctions
Synonyms/Antonyms
I can write using some of my own ideas
Prefixes and Suffixes
and attempt to make the style of writing
Homophones
match the purpose
Punctuation:
I can use some:
Full Stops
Commas
Question/Exclamation Marks
Capital Letters
Year 8
“Mastering”
Evaluating
Analysing
Hypothesising
Creating
Reading
I can confidently analyse ideas
from across texts, inferring and
evaluating more complex layers
of meaning
I can select a range of quotations
with confidence from the text
I can confidently analyse
language and structural devices,
using accurate terminology and
begin to evaluate effects
I can confidently identify more
sophisticated purposes of texts
and evaluate how the writers’
viewpoints influence the reader
I can provide a developed
comparison of texts from
different periods and cultures
and evaluate the impact of
context
Writing
I can write in a sophisticated way,
using a wide range of stylistic devices;
I have a developed understanding of
purpose and audience
I can use developed sentence
structures and begin to manipulate
sentences to achieve a variety of
effects
I can use paragraphs in a developed
and varied way to make my writing
consistently cohesive
I can confidently write with flair,
originality and sustain the appropriate
styles matching to a wide range of
purpose
Spelling, punctuation & grammar
Spelling: My spelling is always accurate;
I independently check my spellings to
ensure mistakes are rare
Grammar:
I can confidently identify and use the
following:
Word Classes (Modal
Verbs/Superlatives)
Determiners
Word Families (ack, ain, able)
Articles
The Present Participle
Subordinate and Co-ordinating
Conjunctions
Synonyms/Antonyms
Prefixes and Suffixes
Adverbial Clauses
Punctuation:
I can effectively and consistently use:
Full stops
Speech marks
Capital Letters
Exclamation/Question marks
Commas
Colon and Semi Colons
“Developed”
Analysing
Applying
Inferring
Interpreting
Reading
I can analyse ideas in and across texts
and infer layers of meaning with
some confidence
I can use a range of relevant
quotations to support my analysis
I can analyse language and structural
devices, using correct terminology to
consider how they are used by a
writer for effect
I can consistently identify the
purposes of texts and analyse how
their viewpoints and ideas effect the
reader
I can consistently analyse and
compare conventions across texts
from different periods and cultures,
analysing the impact of context
I can consistently deduce and
evaluate interpretations from within
the text as a whole
Writing
I can write consistently using a range
of conventions and some ambitious
vocabulary; the purpose and audience
of my writing is clear
I can consistently use a full range of
sentence structures to show my
purpose and for effect on my reader
(including adverbial sentence starters
and embedded clauses)
I can write consistently in sentences
and use linked paragraphs to make my
writing cohesive
I can write with some flair, originality
and sustain appropriate styles
matching to differing purposes
Spelling, punctuation and grammar
Spelling: My spelling is almost always
correct and conscious control of
irregular spellings
Grammar:
I can confidently identify and use the
following:
Word Classes
(Nouns/Verbs/Adverbs)
Word Families (ack, ain, able)
Articles
The Present Participle
Subordinate and Co-ordinating
Conjunctions
Synonyms/Antonyms
Prefixes and Suffixes
Homophones
Punctuation:
I can effectively use:
Full stops
Speech marks
Capital Letters
Exclamation/Question marks
Commas
Colon and Semi Colons
Reading
“Emerging”
Recognising
Explaining
Inferring
Interpreting
I can identify key important
points from texts and infer clear
meanings
I can select appropriate
quotations that support my ideas
I can identify some language and
organisational devices and infer
why they have been used
I can identify and understand the
viewpoints and ideas in texts,
interpreting some of the effects
they have on the reader
I can compare texts and explore
how they are influenced by
context
I can infer and draw ideas from
within the text as a whole
Writing
I can write using appropriate and
imaginative word choices, and the
purpose and audience of my writing is
clear
I can use a range of sentence
structures clearly (e.g. simple,
compound and complex) and regularly
use connectives in my writing
(although, on the other hand,
meanwhile)
I can organise my work using topic
sentences and linked paragraphs
clearly
I can write clearly adding some
original ideas and generally use the
appropriate style to match the
purpose
Spelling, punctuation and grammar
Spelling: My spelling is generally correct
and I attempt to spell more complex
vocabulary
Grammar:
I can clearly identify and use most of the
following:
Word Classes
(Nouns/Verbs/Adverbs)
Word Families
Articles
The Present Participle
Subordinate and Co-ordinating
Conjunctions
Synonyms/Antonyms
Prefixes and Suffixes
Homophones
Punctuation:
I can use a range of:
Full Stops
Speech Marks
Commas
Capital Letters
Exclamation/Question Marks
Year 9
“Mastering”
Evaluating
Analysing
Hypothesising
Creating
Reading
I can deeply analyse ideas from
across texts, inferring and
evaluating complex layers of
meaning
I can confidently select a range of
relevant quotations from the text
I can confidently analyse language
and structural devices perceptively,
using accurate terminology,
evaluating effects
I can confidently identify more
sophisticated purposes of texts and
evaluate how the writers’
viewpoints influence the reader
I can provide a sophisticated
comparison of texts from different
periods and cultures and evaluate
the impact of context
Writing
I can write in a sophisticated and
imaginative way, using a wide range
of stylistic devices; I have a developed
understanding of purpose and
audience
I can use developed sentence
structures and confidently
manipulate sentences to achieve a
variety of effects
I can confidently and imaginatively
use paragraphs in a developed and
varied way to make my writing
consistently cohesive
My writing is completely original and
shows subtlety and flair; sustaining
the appropriate styles to meet the
needs of the purposes/audiences
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
Spelling: My spelling is always accurate; I
independently check my spellings to ensure
mistakes are rare
Grammar:
I can confidently identify and use the
following:
Word Classes (Modal
Verbs/Superlatives)
Determiners
Word Families (ack, ain, able)
Articles
The Present Participle
Subordinate and Co-ordinating
Conjunctions
Synonyms/Antonyms
Prefixes and Suffixes
Adverbial Clauses
Punctuation:
I can effectively and consistently use:
Full stops
Speech marks
Capital Letters
Exclamation/Question marks
Commas
Colon and Semi Colons
Reading
“Developed”
Analysing
Applying
Inferring
Interpreting
I can confidently analyse ideas
from across texts, inferring and
evaluating more complex layers of
meaning
I can select a range of quotations
with confidence from the text
Writing
I can write in a sophisticated way,
using a wide range of stylistic devices;
I have a developed understanding of
purpose and audience
I can use developed sentence
structures and begin to manipulate
sentences to achieve a variety of
effects
I can confidently analyse language
and structural devices, using
accurate terminology and begin to
evaluate effects
I can use paragraphs in a developed
and varied way to make my writing
consistently cohesive
I can confidently identify more
sophisticated purposes of texts and
evaluate how the writers’
viewpoints influence the reader
I can confidently write with flair,
originality and sustain the
appropriate styles matching to a wide
range of purposes
I can provide a developed
comparison of texts from different
periods and cultures and evaluate
the impact of context
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
Spelling: My spelling is always accurate; I
independently check my spellings to ensure
mistakes are rare
Grammar:
I can confidently identify and use the
following:
Word Classes (Modal
Verbs/Superlatives)
Determiners
Word Families (ack, ain, able)
Articles
The Present Participle
Subordinate and Co-ordinating
Conjunctions
Synonyms/Antonyms
Prefixes and Suffixes
Adverbial Clauses
Punctuation:
I can effectively and consistently use:
Full stops
Speech marks
Capital Letters
Exclamation/Question marks
Commas
Colon and Semi Colons
Reading
“Emerging”
Recognising
Explaining
Inferring
Interpreting
I can analyse ideas in and across texts
and infer layers of meaning with some
confidence
I can use a range of relevant
quotations to support my analysis
I can analyse language and structural
devices, using correct terminology to
consider how they are used by a writer
for effect
I can consistently identify the purposes
of texts and analyse how their
viewpoints and ideas effect the reader
I can consistently analyse and compare
conventions across texts from different
periods and cultures, analysing the
impact of context
I can consistently deduce and evaluate
interpretations from within the text as
a whole
Writing
I can write consistently using a range
of conventions and some ambitious
vocabulary; the purpose and
audience of my writing is clear
I can consistently use a full range of
sentence structures to show my
purpose and for effect on my reader
(including adverbial sentence starters
and embedded clauses)
I can write consistently in sentences
and use linked paragraphs to make
my writing cohesive
I can write with some flair, originality
and sustain appropriate styles
matching to differing purposes
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
Spelling: My spelling is almost always
correct and conscious control of irregular
spellings
Grammar:
I can confidently identify and use the
following:
Word Classes
(Nouns/Verbs/Adverbs)
Word Families (ack, ain, able)
Articles
The Present Participle
Subordinate and Co-ordinating
Conjunctions
Synonyms/Antonyms
Prefixes and Suffixes
Homophones
Punctuation:
I can effectively use:
Full stops
Speech marks
Capital Letters
Exclamation/Question marks
Commas
Colon and Semi Colons