English·Writing Composition·language
Writing Craft Vocabulary
Know and use the vocabulary of writing craft and effect — form, structure, register, tone, voice, coherence, cohesion, argument, evidence, perspective, rhetoric, technique, formal, informal, and style — and understand that these words describe choices writers make intentionally to achieve a particular effect on the reader
Suggested ages 8–11
Learning journey
Your child is developing more sophisticated writing skills — choosing precise and vivid words to create specific effects, and learning to research topics and organise information from various sources.
Evidence of understanding
- Explain the difference between 'formal register' and 'informal register' and give an example of when each is appropriate
- Use terms like 'coherence', 'cohesion', and 'paragraph structure' accurately when discussing or improving their own writing
- Identify the 'purpose', 'audience', and 'form' of a piece of writing and explain how these shape the language choices
Assessment prompt
If Writing Craft Vocabulary is writing a persuasive letter compared to a story, can they explain the difference in 'tone' and 'register' — and why they'd make different word choices for each one?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.