Writing Skills Resources

Writing Skills Levels 1 - 5

The core skill of Writing recognises the following:

* Writing performance is influenced by whether the writing fulfils its purpose and meets the needs of its intended audience
* Writing performance at higher levels includes the ability to write for an increasing range of purposes and audiences
* Writing performance at higher levels incorporates increasing depth of knowledge and skill in writing in specialist areas

The Writing skill includes traditional pen and paper modes of writing. In different contexts it can also include other forms of writing such as computer literacy (e.g. word processing or emailing), and mobile phone SMS

Writing outcomes at Level 1
Conveys a simple idea, opinion, factual information or message in writing
Displays limited vocabulary, grammatical accuracy and understanding of conventions of written text

Writing outcomes at Level 2
Conveys intended meaning on familiar topics for a limited range of purposes and audiences
Produces familiar text types using simple vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions

Writing outcomes at Level 3
Communicates relationships between ideas and information in a style appropriate to audience and purpose
Selects vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions appropriate to the text

Writing outcomes at Level 4
Communicates complex relationships between ideas and information, matching style of writing to purpose and audience
Displays knowledge of structure and layout employing broad vocabulary, grammatical structure and conventions appropriate to text

Writing outcomes at Level 5
Generates complex written texts, demonstrating control over a broad range of writing styles and purposes
Demonstrates sophisticated writing skills by selecting appropriate conventions and stylistic devices to express precise meaning