Writing for Meaning Skills

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
J/503/3391
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to identify the purpose in a piece of writing.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Use a variety of literary techniques to help interpret the purpose of texts.
  • 1.2
    Use a variety of literary techniques to help interpret the meaning of texts.
2

Be able to use different writing styles.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Use a range of different styles of writing for different purposes.
3

Understand the format of a piece of writing.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Use a variety of formats of writing.
  • 3.2
    Apply structure to a piece of writing to meet the intended purpose.
  • 3.3
    Use paragraphs in a sustained piece of work.
  • 3.4
    Use format to convey feelings, ideas and experiences in pieces of writing.
4

Use writing in order to communicate.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Demonstrate a logical development of ideas.
  • 4.2
    Use a variety of sentence constructions.
  • 4.3
    Write coherently and fluently, using varied vocabulary.
  • 4.4
    Use a range of strategies to convey a message.
  • 4.5
    Use images to support writing.
  • 4.6
    Use appropriate tools for presenting a piece of writing.
5

Know how to plan a piece of writing.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Use a range of planning techniques.
  • 5.2
    Develop a detailed plan for a piece of writing.
  • 5.3
    Describe the development stages of own writing.
6

Understand the process of drafting a piece of writing.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    Produce first drafts of writing.
  • 6.2
    Demonstrate the need to edit a draft.
  • 6.3
    Use proof reading techniques.
  • 6.4
    Produce a final copy.