BRAES HIGH SCHOOL

Whole School LiteracySuccess Criteria Bank

CfE Literacy - Writing

Os&Es Success Criteria

Level 3 ‘Secure’

Writing - Enjoyment and Choice:

- within a motivating and challenging environment, developing an awareness of the relevance of texts in my life.

LIT 3-20a

I enjoy creating texts of my choice and I am developing my own style. I can regularly select subject, purpose, format and resources to suit the needs of my audience.

Success Criteria:

1. Using the opportunities provided in class I can create texts that I enjoy writing.

2. I choose the content and style of my writing pieces.

3. Using resources available to me such as the internet, photographs and other texts, I can select information

that suits my reader.

Writing - Tools for writing:

– using knowledge of technical aspects to help my writing communicate effectively within and beyond my place of learning

LIT 3-21a

I can use a range of strategies and resources and spell most of the words I need to use, including specialist vocabulary, and ensure that my spelling is accurate.

Success Criteria:

1. I can use a dictionary.

2. I can use a thesaurus.

3. I make a note of spelling errors and use ‘look, cover, spell, check’ to learn corrections.

LIT 3-22a

As appropriate to my purpose and type of text, I can punctuate and structure different types of sentences with sufficient accuracy, and arrange these to make meaning clear, showing straightforward relationships between paragraphs.

Success Criteria:

1. I can use basic punctuation correctly (full stops, commas, inverted commas, exclamation marks, question marks, and apostrophe.)

2. I can use punctuation (including brackets, dashes, etc) to create more complex sentences.

3. Through the use of topic sentences and connectives, I can link paragraphs clearly.

4. By varying sentence structure in longer pieces I can create different effects such as climax and anti-climax.

LIT 3-23a

Throughout the writing process, I can review and edit my writing to ensure that it meets its purpose and communicates meaning at first reading.

Success Criteria:

1. I can produce writing that is organised logically in terms of sentence structure and paragraphing.

2. My writing makes sense at first reading.

3. When given a specific task I can produce a response that is relevant.

4. As I am writing I regularly read through my work and make improvements.

5. After reading a first draft I make changes to improve my writing.

6. Using feedback from others I redraft and improve my writing.

LIT 3-24a

I can consider the impact that layout and presentation will have on my reader, selecting and using a variety of features appropriate to purpose and audience.

Success Criteria:

1. I am aware of many different types of writing including: formal and informal letter, email, blog, persuasive

essay, discursive essay, brochure, poster, personal essay to explore thoughts and feelings, short story,

poetry, drama.

2. I can choose a format for my writing i.e. letter, essay, poster, etc that will appeal to my specific audience.

3. I can use visual diagrams to enhance the impact of my writing when appropriate i.e. on posters or in

newspaper articles.

4. I can organise ideas logically.

5. I can use a variety of sentence structures.

6. I can paragraph accurately using linking words and phrases.

7. My writing can be understood on first reading.

Writing – Organising and using information

– considering texts to help create short and extended texts for different purposes

LIT 3-25a

I can use notes and other types of writing to generate and develop ideas, retain and recall information, explore problems, make decisions, generate and develop ideas or create original text.

I recognise when it is appropriate to quote from sources and when I should put points into my own words. I can acknowledge my sources appropriately.

Success Criteria:

1. I can take concise notes from the texts being studied in class and from reference books, websites, articles

in preparation for non-fiction writing.

2. I can read the ideas of others and summarise these in my own words.

3. I can quote from reliable sources.

4. I know how to reference quotes.

5. I can create an accurate bibliography.

LIT 3-26a

By considering the type of text I am creating, I can independently select ideas and relevant information for different purposes, and organise essential information or ideas and any supporting detail in a logical order. I can use suitable vocabulary to communicate effectively with my audience.

Success Criteria:

1. I can plan and structure work independently as appropriate to the purpose of the task.

2. I can choose relevant information to include in my writing.

3. I organise my work in a way that makes sense on first reading.

4. I structure my writing to create impact on my reader.

5. I can use a suitable register.

6. I can use a range of vocabulary suitable for the topic and purpose.

Writing - Creating texts

– applying the elements which writers use to create different types of short and extended texts with increasingly complex ideas, structures and vocabulary

LIT 3-28a

I can convey information, describe events, explain processes or concepts, and combine ideas in different ways.

Success Criteria:

1. When appropriate I can use sentences, paragraphs, bullet points and/or visual representations to explain and describe.

LIT 3-29a

I can persuade, argue, evaluate, explore issues or express an opinion using a clear line of thought, relevant supporting detail and/or evidence.

Success Criteria:

1. I can employ persuasive techniques including: rhetorical question, repetition, imagery, facts, anecdote,

lists, climax and anticlimax.

2. I can link my points and paragraphs using logical connectives.

3. I can reference relevant sources of evidence to support my argument.

CfE Literacy - ReadingOs&Es Success Criteria

Level 3 “Secure”

LIT 3-11a

I regularly select and read, listen to or watch texts for enjoyment and interest, and I can express how well they meet my needs and expectations and give reasons, with evidence, for my personal response.

I can identify sources to develop the range of my reading.

Success Criteria:

1. I am comfortable selecting texts to read both in class and in my spare time.

2. I can review and critique a text and highlight why it is enjoyable and interesting.

3. I can identify and use the correct terminology required to complete a critical evaluation of a text.

4. I can use quotes from the text to back up the points that I am making.

5. I can share my opinion on a text and explain if it met my needs as a reader.

6. I can highlight other texts that would broaden my reading range.

LIT 3-13a

I can select and use the strategies and resources I find most useful before I read, and as I read, to monitor and check my understanding.

Success Criteria:

1. I can write a chapter summary after I finish each chapter.

2. I can complete a character timeline as I progress through the text.

3. I can answer questions on the text to check my understanding.

4. I can discuss the developments in a text with others or in a group.

LIT 3-14a

Using what I know about the features of different types of texts, I can find, select, sort, summarise, link and use information from different sources.

Success Criteria:

1. I can identify sources that are relevant to my piece of work.

2. I can sue sources in the correct manner and can identify examples of effective use of sources in other

pieces of writing.

LIT 3-15a

I can make notes and organise them to develop my thinking, help retain and recall information, explore issues and create new texts, using my own words as appropriate.

Success Criteria:

1. I can keep a vocabulary journal and learn the meaning of new words.

2. I can try and use interesting vocabulary and literary techniques in my own pieces of writing.

3. I can highlight the important issues involved in a text and use these ideas to begin creating my own texts.

LIT 3-16a

To show my understanding across different areas of learning.

Success Criteria:

1. I can identify and consider the purpose, main concerns or concepts and use supporting detail.

2. I can make inferences from key statements.

3. I can identify and discuss similarities and differences between different types of text.

LIT 3-18a

To help me develop an informed view, I am exploring the techniques used to influence my opinion. I can recognise persuasion and assess the reliability of information and credibility and value of my sources.

Success Criteria:

1. I can read a text and understand what point it is trying to convince me of.

2. I can identify whether the points the writer makes are backed up by sources or evidence.

3. I can check whether the sources or evidence used is credible and sound.

4. I am comfortable deciding whether the conclusion to a persuasive piece fulfils its purpose effectively.

CfE Literacy – Listening and Talking

Os&Es Success Criteria

Level 3 “Secure”

Enjoyment and Choice:

Lit 3-01a

I regularly select and listen to or watch texts for enjoyment and interest, and I can express how well they meet my needs and expectations, and I can give reasons, with evidence, for my personal response. I can regularly select subject, purpose, format and resources to create texts of my choice, and am developing my own style.

Success Criteria:

1. I enjoy listening to or watching a variety of texts including film, TV programmes and Radio programmes

2. I am comfortable talking about or analysing these texts

3. I can analyse these texts and can discuss why I enjoy them

4. I understand the techniques these texts use in order to further my enjoyment of them

5. I can transfer the techniques used in these texts to help inform my own development

6. I can create texts using these techniques

Tools for Listening and Talking:

Lit 3-02a

When I engage with others, I can make a relevant contribution and acknowledge that they have the right to hold a different opinion.

I can respond in ways appropriate to my role and use contributions to reflect on, clarify or adapt thinking.

Success Criteria:

1. I am comfortable participating in group discussions

2. I am aware of the different roles, rules and regulations within group discussions

3. I am confident and can contribute fully to group discussions

4. I can perform a role within group discussions

5. I can respond coherently to discussions within the group and can clarify my points through evidence

Finding and using Information:

Lit 3-04a

As I listen or watch I can:

Identify and give an accurate account of the purpose and main concerns of the text, and can make inferences from key statements

Identify and discuss similarities and differences between different types of texts Use this information for different purposes

Success Criteria:

1. Through listening I can confidently identify the purpose of a text

2. Through listening I can confidently identify the target audience of a text

3. Through listening I am able to identify the key statements of the text

4. I can compare and contrast texts and am able to identify similarities and differences between them

5. I can use this information as evidence to back up the points I want to make

6. I can use this information to inform and create my own texts

Lit 3-05a

As I listen or watch I can take notes and organise these to develop thinking, help retain and recall information, explore issues and create new texts, using my own words as appropriate.

Success Criteria:

1. I can take effective notes while watching or listening to a text

2. I can use this information to help organise my thoughts/arguments

3. I can transfer this information into a coherent text using my own words

4. I can further explore the topic using these details notes to inform and develop

5. I can develop and create an original text using these detailed notes

Lit 3-06a

I can independently select ideas and relevant information for different purposes, organise essential information or ideas and any supporting detail in a logical order, and use suitable vocabulary to communicate effectively with my audience.

Success Criteria:

1. I can develop and deliver a talk which:

uses relevant information uses supporting evidence which follows a logical order uses varied vocabulary takes into account the audience is adaptable to different purposes communicates meaning clearly

Understanding, Analysing and Evaluating:

Lit 3-07a

I can show my understanding of what I listen to or watch by commenting, with evidence, on the content and form of short and extended texts.

Success Criteria:

1. I am confident when showing my understanding of a text which I have watched or listened to

2. I can show this through the comments I make on the content of these texts with supporting evidence

Lit 3-08a

To help me develop an informed view, I am learning about the techniques used to influence opinion and how to assess the value of my sources, and I can recognise persuasion.

Success Criteria:

1. I can identify the techniques used when a text aims to persuade or influence an audience including: repetition, sentence structure, emotive language etc

2. I can identify sound and valuable sources

3. I can transfer the techniques of persuasion in creating my own texts

Creating Texts:

Lit 3-09a

When listening and talking with others for different purposes I can:

Communicate information, ideas or opinions Explain processes, concepts or ideas Identify issues raised, summarise findings or draw conclusions

Success Criteria:

1. I am comfortable participating in group discussions

2. I am aware of the different roles, rules and regulations within group discussions

3. I am confident and can contribute fully to group discussions

4. I can perform a role within group discussions

5. I can respond coherently to discussions within the group and can clarify my points through evidence

6. I can explain and identify my ideas, concepts and processes

7. I can identify issues raised, summarise and draw suitable conclusions from them

Lit 3-10a

I am developing confidence when engaging with others within and beyond my place of learning. I can communicate in a clear, expressive way and I am learning to select and organise resources independently.

Success Criteria:

1. I can use the skills I have gained within Listening and Talking in a real life situation

2. I am confident taking part in discussions out with a classroom situation

3. I can communicate clearly and with purpose in real life discussions