Writing and editing

Question 1Explaining a routine to a newcomer · core

Write a welcoming 60–80 word guide for a new Year 4 student explaining how your classroom morning routine could work. Include three steps and a friendly closing. Do not include private student information.

What to aim for

• The routine has three clear steps.
• The language is friendly and suitable for a new classmate.
• Adult checks that the guide gives a way to get help.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 2Writing a formal proposal · core

Write a polite 70–100 word letter to a principal proposing a lunchtime drawing club. Include a greeting, benefits, a plan and a respectful closing.

What to aim for

• The letter uses a suitable greeting and closing.
• Benefits are supported by a manageable plan.
• Adult checks the tone is respectful without demanding agreement.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 3Adapting language to relationships · core

Write two invitations to the same class exhibition: one friendly message to a cousin and one more formal invitation to a community librarian. Include the same essential event details.

What to aim for

• Both invitations include event, day, time and place.
• The difference in formality suits the readers.
• Adult checks that both messages are welcoming and clear.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 4Making a respectful written complaint · core

Write a polite complaint to a fictional stationery shop about a missing page in a new notebook. State the facts and request a reasonable solution without insulting anyone.

What to aim for

• The problem and relevant facts are easy to identify.
• The requested solution is reasonable.
• Adult checks the letter maintains a polite, formal tone.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 5Writing specific appreciation · core

Write a thank-you note to a volunteer who showed your class how to mend a loose button. Include a specific detail about what you learnt and explain how it helped.

What to aim for

• The note names a particular helpful action.
• It explains learning or benefit from that action.
• Adult checks the tone suits a respectful relationship with a volunteer.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 6Composing and revising a formal email · extension

Draft an 80–110 word email asking a community centre whether your class can display its recycling posters. Include purpose, useful details and a clear question. Reread and improve one sentence for the adult audience.

What to aim for

• The email identifies the class, purpose and display requirements.
• The recipient has a clear question to answer.
• Adult reviews one revision that improves precision or appropriate formality.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 7Editing informal language for an adult audience · core

Hey! When do you open? Where do we find the guide? Got somewhere for lunch? Tell us soon.

Rewrite the message as a polite email to a museum educator. Keep the three information requests and give a suitable greeting and closing.

What to aim for

• All three questions remain clear.
• The tone suits an adult outside school.
• Adult checks that greeting and closing match the request.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 8Adapting formal writing for a peer · core

You are hereby advised that the group will convene adjacent to the library entrance during Monday's lunch interval. Participants are requested to supply their design sketches.

Rewrite this formal notice as a friendly message to a classmate who missed the meeting. Keep the important information without copying the stiff wording.

What to aim for

• Place, time and required item are all retained.
• The message sounds friendly and natural.
• Adult checks that clarity has not been lost when shortening the notice.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 9Composing an audience-aware proposal · extension

Write a 90–120 word proposal for a class project that would help a new student feel welcome. Address your teacher, include two reasons and a practical plan, and revise the draft for a respectful tone.

What to aim for

• Two distinct reasons support a specific project.
• The plan explains who could do what.
• Adult checks the learner can identify a tone-related revision or explain why the existing tone suits the audience.

Response or adult observation notes

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