Question 1 Revising a short narrative · core
Write a 70–100 word story about a small mistake that leads to a useful discovery. Reread it, then add one detail that explains the discovery and delete one unnecessary detail. Show both edits.
What to aim for The mistake leads logically to the discovery. The added detail clarifies the story. Adult sees a deletion with a sensible explanation. Response or adult observation notes
Question 2 Revising an informative profile · core
Fictional interview notes: name Morgan; crossing supervisor; mornings near school; checks clear path; bright safety vest; careful observation; clear signals; enjoys greeting families.
Write a short profile of a fictional school crossing supervisor from the notes. Then reread it and move one sentence if needed so related ideas stay together. Explain your decision.
What to aim for The profile includes role, preparation, skills and enjoyment. Facts come from the fictional notes. Adult checks that the revision decision concerns the order of ideas. Response or adult observation notes
Question 3 Revising a weak argument · core
We should have book reviews on display. It would be good. Reviews are good and having reviews would be really good. We should do it.
Rewrite the weak persuasive paragraph. Add two distinct reasons, remove the repeated claim and end with a practical suggestion.
What to aim for The repeated claim has been removed. Two different reasons support the display. Adult checks the proposed next step is practical. Response or adult observation notes
Question 4 Composing 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
Question 5 Moving sentences to improve sequence · support
We watered the pots. We placed them by the window. We filled them with soil. We collected clean pots. We put seeds into the soil.
Rewrite this paragraph so its events follow a clear time order. Add two appropriate time connectives, and explain one sentence you moved.
What to aim for Adult checks that every original action remains. The sequence is practical and clearly linked. The explanation identifies a useful move. Response or adult observation notes
Question 6 Adding essentials and deleting distractions · core
Our art exhibition is on Thursday in the school hall. It starts at 3 pm. I had pasta for lunch yesterday. Families can see our paintings and models. The hall has a really tall roof.
Edit the announcement to remove information that distracts from its purpose. Add the missing finishing time of 4 pm. Write the improved announcement and explain a deletion.
What to aim for The revised announcement includes event, location and full time. Unrelated material is removed. Adult checks the deletion is explained in terms of the reader's needs. Response or adult observation notes
Question 7 Replacing vague vocabulary · support
Suri went into the place. There was stuff everywhere. She saw a thing and picked it up.
Improve this story opening by replacing two vague words and adding one precise detail about the place. Keep the original situation.
What to aim for The character still enters a room and finds an object. At least two vague words have more precise replacements. Adult checks the new setting detail supports the scene. Response or adult observation notes
Question 8 Editing repetitive references · core
The rabbit escaped from the rabbit's pen. The rabbit hid behind the compost bin. The rabbit waited until Zara brought food. The rabbit hopped back into the rabbit's pen.
Rewrite the paragraph to reduce unnecessary repetition while keeping it clear who each sentence is about. Use a pronoun and another suitable reference to the rabbit.
What to aim for All original events remain clear. The revision uses a pronoun and another reference to the rabbit. Adult checks that no pronoun could be confused with Zara. Response or adult observation notes
Question 9 Editing time and conditional links · core
Cover the table. Begin painting. Put on an apron. Collect your brush. The paint might be too thick. Ask the teacher about adding water. Wash the brush at the end.
Edit this paragraph by adding suitable connectives to explain time and conditions. Include 'before' and 'if', and keep the instructions sensible.
What to aim for The table is protected before painting begins. The condition about thick paint has a matching action. Adult checks that the revision keeps all essential steps. Response or adult observation notes
Question 10 Editing dialogue punctuation · support
where is the class map asked Ravi it's beside the window replied Elise thanks I'll bring it over Ravi said
Rewrite the scene with speech marks, necessary capitals and dialogue punctuation. Start a new paragraph when the speaker changes.
What to aim for Adult checks that only the spoken words are inside speech marks. The question mark and statement punctuation fit the speech. Each new speaker starts a new paragraph. Response or adult observation notes
