Year 4 English · Set 4 of 4

Writing and editing

6 questions and tasks · VC2E4LA03. Take your time, then check your work below.

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Question 31Composing 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 32Reorganising a report by topic · core

Snails are small animals found in our school garden. They move slowly across damp surfaces. They have soft bodies and carry shells. During dry weather, they shelter in protected places. Their feelers help them sense their surroundings.

Reorganise the report into an opening and two headed sections. Move sentences so related facts are grouped together. Do not add facts.

What to aim for

The opening identifies the subject.
The two headings accurately describe their sections.
Adult checks that all original facts are included without unsupported additions.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 33Reordering a persuasive paragraph · support

Let's test them on three tubs for a month. They also reduce the need to print new labels each time. Our class should try reusable labels for storage tubs. They can be changed when the contents change.

Improve the order of this persuasive text. Put the main opinion first, group the reasons together and finish with the suggested action. Write the revised text.

What to aim for

The opinion comes before supporting reasons.
Both reasons remain together.
Adult checks that the final sentence proposes the trial.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 34Creating clear website navigation · core

Design a text-only navigation plan for a class reading website. Name four menu links, describe what belongs on each page and show how a reader could return to the home page.

What to aim for

The four labels lead to distinct, useful content.
A return route is available from every page.
Adult checks that labels suit children using the site.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 35Writing and revising a complete explanation · extension

Write an 80–110 word explanation of how your class could organise a book swap. Include the preparation, event and follow-up. Use a conditional sentence, then reread and make one useful content or order change.

What to aim for

All three stages are clear and connected.
The conditional sentence addresses a plausible event.
Adult checks a revision improves essential content or order.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 36Composing 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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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.

Reorganise the report into an opening and two headed sections. Move sentences so related facts are grouped together. Do not add facts.

Improve the order of this persuasive text. Put the main opinion first, group the reasons together and finish with the suggested action. Write the revised text.

Design a text-only navigation plan for a class reading website. Name four menu links, describe what belongs on each page and show how a reader could return to the home page.

Write an 80–110 word explanation of how your class could organise a book swap. Include the preparation, event and follow-up. Use a conditional sentence, then reread and make one useful content or order change.

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.

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