English·Writing Composition·procedural
Layout and Formatting in Informational Writing
Use layout devices including headings, sub-headings, columns, bullets, and tables to structure text and guide the reader through informational and explanatory writing
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is developing advanced writing skills — planning stories with well-developed characters, organising information clearly with headings and layouts, and learning to research and summarise information from different sources.
Evidence of understanding
- Organise an informational text using headings and sub-headings to separate sections
- Present comparative information using a table with clear row and column headers
- Use columns and bullet points to display information in a scannable format
Assessment prompt
When Layout and Formatting in Informational Writing writes a non-fiction piece — like a guide or an explanation — do they use layout features like headings, bullet points, and columns to help the reader navigate the information easily?
Standards alignment
Eng.App2.Y6.Text.2GB · uk-nc-2013
Layout devices
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2