Literacy

**Junior Literacy**

=Writing : Year 1 =
 * 1) =Describe and recall an interesting event =
 * 2) =Draw a picture about my writing =
 * 3) =Copy neatly =
 * 4) =Read their writing to a buddy as they point to the words. =
 * 5) =Start writing independently in the correct place =
 * 6) =Remember their ideas long enough to write them down =
 * 7) =Write the first / last letter of the words I am writing =
 * 8) =Put spaces between words =
 * 9) =Start with a capital letter =
 * 10) =Put a fullstop at the end of my sentence =
 * 11) =Use some of my basic words I am learning at school and home =
 * 12) =Sound out and write some words of my own. =

= Next Step Learning: = = Use a word chart or dictionary cards to help me write = = Tell an interesting story/recount = = Write an increasing amount (1 - 5 sentences) = = Underline words if I am not sure about the spelling = = Fix some mistakes on my own = = Proofread for spelling, sense and punctuation = = Attitude: Write by myself and try my best. =