Building Writing Stamina
Write about real events and for different purposes, developing stamina for sustained writing across genres beyond narrative (e.g., recounts, letters, instructions)
Suggested ages 6–7
Learning journey
Your child is learning to write for different purposes beyond stories — including opinions, explanations, and poetry — while developing planning skills, building writing stamina, and learning to revise and proofread their work.
Evidence of understanding
- Write a recount of a school trip using temporal connectives (first, then, after that)
- Write a simple set of instructions with numbered steps
- Sustain writing for an extended period across a full page without stopping
Assessment prompt
Can Building Writing Stamina write in different styles for different purposes — for example, writing a recount of a school trip, a letter to a friend, or a set of instructions for a game?
Standards alignment
W.1.1
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · Grade 1
Write about real events
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Write for different purposes
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1