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CONTENT, LEARNING & PERFORMANCE

STANDARD OF WRITING AND GRAMMAR
SKILLS YEAR 1-6

PREPARED BY: HAIZUAN, RAIHANAH & SALEHA

YEAR 1
Content standards of writing year 1:
3.1 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to
form letters and words in neat legible print including cursive writing.

Able to demonstrate fine motor

Learning control of hands and fingers.
standards
Able to copy and write in neat
legible print
3.2 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to
write using appropriate language, form and style for a range of
purposes.

Able to complete with guidance: forms with personal details & lists

Able to write 3-5 word sentences with guidance

Able to punctuate correctly

Able to spell common sight words

3.3 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to
write and present ideas through a variety of media using appropriate
language, form and style.

Able to create simple non-linear texts using a

variety of media with guidance
Performance standards of writing year 1
Band Descriptor
1 Demonstrate fine motor control of hands and fingers by forming letters and shapes
correctly.
2 Copy and write in neat legible print lower case letters, upper case letters, numerals,
words, phrases and simple sentences
3 Spell common sight words correctly.
4 Punctuate correctly.
a) Capital letters
b) Full stops
c) Question marks
5 Write simple sentences with guidance.
6 Create simple non-linear texts using a variety of media with guidance.
YEAR 2
Content standards of writing year 2:
3.1 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to
form letters and words in neat legible print including cursive writing.

Able to write in neat legible print. Example;

words, phrases, simple sentences

Able to write numerals in neat legible

print. Example; numeral form, word form
3.2 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to
write using appropriate language, form and style for a range of
purposes.

Able to complete with guidance.

Learning Able to write simple sentences with guidance

standards
Able to punctuate correctly

Able to spell common sight words.

3.3 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to
write and present ideas through a variety of media using appropriate
language, form and style.

Learning Able to create simple non-linear texts using a variety

standards of media with guidance:
Performance standards of writing year 2
YEAR 3
 CONTENT
STANDARD

3.1 By the end of the 6-year
primary schooling, pupils will
be able to form letters & words
in neat legible print including
cursive writing by the end of
the 6-year primary schooling.
3.2 by the end of the year
primary schooling, pupils will
be able to write using
appropriate language, form
and style for a range of
purposes.

3.3 By the end of the 6-year

primary schooling, pupils will
be able to write and present
ideas through a variety of
media using appropriate
language, form and style.
 Learning standard

3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible print with correct spelling:

a) phrases
b) simple sentences
3.2.1 Able to complete:
a) linear texts
b) non-linear texts

3.2.2 able to write with guidance:

a) simple sentences
b) compound sentences
c) Questions

3.2.3 able to punctuate correctly: a) exclamation mark b) Comma

3.2.4 able to spell common sight words.

3.3.1 Able to create simple texts using a variety of media with guidance:
a) non-linear
b) linear
 Grammar skills

CONTENT LEARNING
5.1.1 able to use nouns
STANDARDS STANDARDS correctly and appropriately:
5.1 By the end of the 6-year
primary schooling, pupils a) Common nouns
will be able to use different
b) Proper nouns
word classes correctly and
appropriately. c) Singular nouns
d) Plural nouns

5.1.2 able to use pronouns

correctly and appropriately:
a) Personal
b) Demonstrative
c) possessive
 LEARNING
STANDARD
5.1.1 able to use nouns correctly
and appropriately: 5.1.2 able to use pronouns 5.1.3 able to use verbs correctly
correctly and appropriately: and appropriately:
a) Common nouns
a) Personal a) Regular verbs
b) Proper nouns
b) Demonstrative b) Simple present tense
c) Singular nouns
c) possessive c) Simple past tense
d) Plural nouns

5.1.5 able to use prepositions

5.1.4 able to use conjunctions correctly and appropriately:
correctly and appropriately: a) In b) On 5.1.6 able to use adjectives
correctly and appropriately: a)
a) And b) Or c) Under d)Up
colour b) shape c) size d) opinion
c) But e) In front of f) Behind
g) At

5.1.7 able to use articles correctly

and appropriately:
a) a
b) an
c) the
 5.2 By the end of 6-year
Content primary schooling, pupils
will be able to construct
standards various sentence type
correctly.

Learning 5.2.1 able to construct

declarative sentences
standards correctly.
YEAR 4
 WRITING
SKILLS

3.1 by the end of the 6 year

Content primary schooling, pupils will be
able to form letters and words in
standards neat legible print including
cursive writing.

3.1.1 able to write in neat legible

Learning print with correct spelling:
a) phrases b) sentences
standards c) numerals in word form
 Performance standard
PERFORMANCE LEVEL DESCRIPTOR

1 Can write phrases, sentences, numerals in word form with a very limited level of
Neatness and legibility
Accuracy in spelling

2 Can write phrases, sentences, numerals in word form with a limited level of
Neatness and legibility accuracy in spelling

3 Can write phrases, sentences, numerals in word form with a satisfactory level of
Neatness and legibility
Accuracy in spelling

4 Can write phrases, sentences, numerals in word form with a good level of
Neatness and legibility
Accuracy in spelling

5 Can write phrases, sentences, numerals in word form with a very good level of
Neatness and legibility
Accuracy in spelling

6 Can write phrases, sentences, numerals in word form with an excellent level of
Neatness and legibility
Accuracy in spelling

Learning
standard
3.1.2 able to write in neat
cursive writing with
correct spelling:
a) Words
b) Numerals in word form
Performance standard
Performanc
e level
Descriptor
1 Can write words, phrases and numerals in word form in
cursive writing with a very limited level of
Neatness
Accuracy in spelling
2 Can write words, phrases and numerals in word form in
cursive writing with a limited level of
Neatness
Accuracy in spelling
3 Can write words, phrases and numerals in word form in
cursive writing with a satisfactory level of
Neatness
Accuracy in spelling
4 Can write words, phrases and numerals in word form in
cursive writing with a very limited level of
Neatness
Accuracy in spelling
5 Can write words, phrases and numerals in word form in
cursive writing with a very good level of
Neatness
Accuracy in spelling
6 Can write words, phrases and numerals in word form in
cursive writing with an excellent level of
Neatness
Accuracy in spelling
Content standard Learning standard

3.2 by the end of the 6- 3.2.1 able to transfer

year primary schooling, information with
pupils will be able to guidance to
write using appropriate
language form and style complete:
for a range of purposes. a) Linear texts
non linear texts
 PERFORMANCE STANDARD
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
LEVEL
1 Can transfer information to complete linear and non-linear texts
with a very limited level of accuracy.

2 Can transfer information to complete linear and non-linear texts

with a limited level of accuracy.

3 Can transfer information to complete linear and non-linear texts

with a satisfactory level of accuracy.

4 Can transfer information to complete linear and non-linear texts

with a good level of accuracy.

5 Can transfer information to complete linear and non-linear texts

with a very good level of accuracy.

6 Can transfer information to complete linear and non-linear texts

with an excellent level of accuracy.
 Learning standard Performance standard
Performance Descriptor
level
3.2.2 able to write with 1 Can write labels, notices and messages
guidance with a very limited level of accuracy.

2 Can write labels, notices and messages

with a limited level of accuracy.

3 Can write labels, notices and messages

with a satisfactory level of accuracy.

4 Can write labels, notices and messages

with a good level of accuracy.

5 Can write labels, notices and messages

with a very good level of accuracy.

6 Can write labels, notices and messages

with an excellent level of accuracy.
 Learning standard Performance standard
Performance Descriptor
level
3.2.3 able to punctuate 1 Can punctuate and spell with a very
correctly: limited level of accuracy
a) Apostrophe
b) Speech markers 2 Can punctuate and spell with a limited
level of accuracy
3.2.4 able to spell words by
applying spelling rules 3 Can punctuate and spell with a
satisfactory level of accuracy

4 Can punctuate and spell with a good level

of accuracy

5 Can punctuate and spell with a very good

level of accuracy

6 Can punctuate and spell with a very

limited level of accuracy.
 3.3 by the end of the 6-year primary
schooling, pupils will be able to write and
Content present ideas through a variety of media
using appropriate language, form and style.
standard

3.3.1 able to create simple texts using a

variety of media with guidance:
Learning a) non-linear
b) linear
standard
 PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Performance Level Descriptor

1
(Very limited level of accuracy and appropriateness)

2
(Limited level
of accuracy and appropriateness)
3
(Satisfactory level of accuracy and appropriateness)
Can create simple
4
linear and non-
(Good level of accuracy and appropriateness)
linear texts
5
(Very good level of accuracy and appropriateness)

6
(An excellent level of accuracy and appropriateness)
 GRAMMAR SKILLS

Content standard
5.1 By the end of the 6- year primary schooling, pupils will
be able to use different word classes correctly and
appropriately.

Learning standard
5.1.1 Able to use nouns correctly and appropriately:
(a) common nouns (b) singular nouns (c) plural nouns
(d) countable nouns (e) uncountable nouns
5.1.2 able to use pronouns correctly and appropriately:
a) possessive b)interrogative
5.1.3 able to use verbs correctly and appropriately:
a) irregular verbs b) verbs that do not change form
c) present continuous tense d) past continuous tense
5.1.4 able to use conjunctions correctly and appropriately:
a) because b) so
 LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD

5.1.5 able to use prepositions correctly and

appropriately: PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
a) above b) below c) beside LEVEL
d) next to e) between f) near
1
(Very limited level of
accuracy)
2
5.1.6 able to use adjectives correctly and
appropriately: (Limited level of accuracy)
a) comparative b) superlative
3
(Satisfactory level of Can use the
accuracy)
different word
4
5.1.7 able to use articles correctly and (Good level of accuracy)
classes
appropriately:
a) the b) zero article (-) 5
( very good level of
accuracy)
6
5.1.8 able to use adverbs correctly and (an excellent level of
appropriately: accuracy)
a) manner b) time c) place
 CONTENT, LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS WRITING (YEAR 5 SK)

WRITING SKILLS

CONTENT LEARNING PERFORMANCE

STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD
 LEARNING
STANDARD
CONTENT
STANDARD
By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils
will be able to form letters and words in neat legible
print including cursive writing

By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils

will be able to write using appropriate language,
form and style for a range of purposes

By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils

will be able to write and present ideas through a
variety of media using appropriate language, form
and style
 LEARNING STANDARD &
PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Able to write in neat legible print Able to write in neat cursive writing
with correct spelling with correct spelling
(a) sentences
(b) paragraphs Can write sentences and paragraphs legibly/ in cursive writing

Level 1 very limited level

Level 2 limited level

Level 3 satisfactory level neatness

accuracy in spelling
Level 4 good level

Level 5 Very good level

Level 6 Exelent level

 LEARNING STANDARD &
PERFORMANCE STANDARD

(a) stories
Able to transfer information with Able to spell words by applying (b) poems
(a) linear texts spelling rules.
guidance to complete (b) non-linear text (c) informal letters

Able to use punctuation correctly Able to write with guidance

Level 1 very limited level

Can transfer information to complete linear
Level 2 limited level and non-linear texts
Can write stories, poems and informal letters
Level 3 satisfactory level Can punctuate and spell
Level 4 good level

Level 5 Very good level

Level 6 Exelent level

 LEARNING STANDARD &
PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Able to create texts using a variety

(a) non-linear
of media with guidance (b) linear

Can create non-linear and linear texts

Level 1 very limited level accuracy and appropriateness

Level 2 limited level accuracy and appropriateness

Level 3 satisfactory level accuracy and appropriateness

Level 4 good level accuracy and appropriateness

Level 5 Very good level accuracy and appropriateness

Level 6 Exelent level accuracy and appropriateness

 CONTENT, LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS WRITING (YEAR 6 SK)

WRITING SKILLS

CONTENT LEARNING PERFORMANCE

STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD
 LEARNING STANDARD &
PERFORMANCE STANDARD

(a) stories
Able to transfer information with Able to spell words by applying
(a) linear texts (b) formal letters
guidance to complete (b) non-linear text spelling rules. (c) poems
(d) descriptions
(e) instructions

Able to use punctuation correctly Able to write with guidance

Level 1 very limited level

Can transfer information to complete linear
Level 2 limited level and non-linear texts
Can write stories, formal letters, poems,
Level 3 satisfactory level descriptions and instructions
Can punctuate and spell
Level 4 good level

Level 5 Very good level

Level 6 Exelent level

 CONTENT, LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS WRITING (YEAR 5 SK)

GRAMMAR SKILL

CONTENT LEARNING PERFORMANCE

STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD
 LEARNING
STANDARD
CONTENT
STANDARD
By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils
will be able to use different word classes correctly
and appropriately.

By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils

will be able to construct various sentence types
correctly.
 LEARNING STANDARD &
PERFORMANCE STANDARD

(a) reflexive
Able to use nouns correctly and Able to use pronouns correctly and
(a) common nouns (b) interrogative
appropriately: (b) collective nouns Appropriately:

Able to use verbs correctly and Able to use conjunctions correctly (a) although
Appropriately (a) simple future tense and appropriately : (b) since
(b) future continuous tense

(a) over
(b) Among Able to use prepositions correctly Able to use adjectives correctly and
(c) through and appropriately: appropriately.
(d) across
(e) along
(f ) against
Able to use articles correctly and Able to use adverbs correctly and
appropriately. appropriately: (a) frequency
(b) degree
Can use different word classes

Level 1 very limited level accuracy

Level 2 limited level accuracy

Level 3 satisfactory level accuracy

Level 4 good level accuracy

Level 5 Very good level accuracy

Level 6 Exelent level accuracy

 LEARNING STANDARD &
PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Able to construct imperative

sentences correctly.

Can construct imperative sentences

Level 2 limited level accuracy

Level 3 satisfactory level accuracy

Level 4 good level accuracy

Level 5 Very good level accuracy

Level 6 Exelent level accuracy

 CONTENT, LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS WRITING (YEAR 6 SK)

GRAMMAR SKILL

CONTENT LEARNING PERFORMANCE

STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD
 LEARNING STANDARD &
PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Able to construct various sentence

types correctly

Can construct various sentence types correctly

Level 2 limited level accuracy

Level 3 satisfactory level accuracy

Level 4 good level accuracy

Level 5 Very good level accuracy

Level 6 Exelent level accuracy