This unit maps to the Adult Literacy Core Curriculum in the following areas: Ws/L2.1; Ws/L2.2; Ws/L2.3; Ws/L2.4; Ww/L2.1; Ww/L2.2.
Aim
In this unit, learners will learn how to improve the fluency and accuracy of their writing.
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Unit Learning Outcomes
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1. — Be able to use complex sentences and accurate grammar and punctuation in own writing.
Assessment Criteria
1.1
Construct complex sentences.
1.2
Use simple and compound sentences within a single piece of writing to give variety.
1.3
Use tenses correctly and consistently.
1.4
Use correct subject-verb agreement, including correct use of pronouns.
1.5
Use pronouns so that their meaning is clear.
LO1: Learners should be able to sustain their use of accurate grammar and punctuation throughout their writing.
2. — Be able to write legibly and with accurate spelling.
Assessment Criteria
2.1
Produce legible handwritten text.
2.2
Spell correctly words used most often in work, studies and daily life, including familiar technical words.
3. — Be able to check own writing for accuracy.
Assessment Criteria
LO3: Accuracy checks will include for correct use of prepositions and articles, correct use of connectives between clauses and phrases, as well as for spelling, grammar and punctuation.Learners should use a spell-checker for word –processed documents, selecting correct from options from those given.