KS2 Writing Moderation Feedback

Some feedback from the KS2 writing moderators:

Strengths across KS2 writing in general:

• Positive approach to moderation
• Good preparation
• Professional dialogue
• Pride in writing
• Evidence of editing process strengthening writing
• Purposeful cross curricular writing

Points to consider:

• Clear differential between moderation and standardisation
• GPAS informing composition and effect
• Independence and Choice - all abilities doing same task?
• Adaptation of planning to meet needs of cohort?
• Developing the planning, editing, drafting process...

Areas I think we need to look at with the more able in mind:

Effective writing from a rich stimulus - can some tasks inhibit pupils from achieving higher levels?
Opportunities for extended periods - over a morning or afternoon or linked sessions?
more ambitious vocabulary - linked to SPAG
writers controlling sentences with readers in mind
Publishing - opportunities to do this in various ways with a clear purpose
Better links with texts as models for writing - links to reading 'pleasure' and having opinions (justifiable!) on what makes it good or not.
It was mentioned about a 'writing' culture - links to our learning values and very much to our thoughts on reading. I like this idea as it links with the celebration, publishing and models of good writing.
Something to consider - would we call ourselves writers...?