1. Student name: Current level: Target level: Year 9 Cycle 2 – Short stories– In this unit you will read a range of short stories: Detail, Lamb to the Slaughter, Examination Day, Reunion and more. You will be expected to read short stories outside of school and visit a library regularly so that you are developing your reading and writing skills. Your main assessment piece will be focused on your writing; a short story. Your reading will be assessed through analysis of an extract of Lamb to the Slaughter. Next steps for writing: Next steps for reading: Minimum end of year targetMinimum end of year target Current LevelCurrent Level 8a 8b 8c 7a 7b 7c 6a 6b 6c 5a 5b 5c 4a 4b 4c 3a 3b 3c 2a 2b 2c Homework week 1 Create a series of extremely short stories. Homework week 2 Prepare your radio play. Homework week 3 Go to the library and select an effective short story and bring to class to discuss. Homework week 4 Plan a story with a twist. Homework week 5 Write and edit the first paragraph of your story. Homework week 6 Prepare a dramatic reading of your story. Key assessment pieces: Main: Short story(writing); analysis of extract (reading) WWW: EBI: Level 3: My writing is usually organised and I try to be imaginative. AF1 I use simple and generally appropriate vocabulary. AF7 I can spell most common words correctly. I can spell some compound words correctly. AF8 Level 4 I can write in a range of forms. My writing can be lively and thoughtful.AF1 I am using expanded vocabulary to match the topic of my writing. I can show I have deliberately chosen certain words. AF7 I am able to spell most common words accurately including those with multiple morphemes. AF8 Level 5 I can write in a variety of interesting ways. I can convey my meaning clearly. AF1 I choose a range of vocabulary for effect. AF7 I am able to spell words with complicated spelling patterns correctly across a range of writing. AF8 Level 6 My writing is fluent and it engages and sustains the reader's interest. AF1 I choose a range of often ambitious vocabulary for effect. AF7 My spelling, even of irregular and ambitious words, is generally accurate. AF8 Level 7 I am a confident writer and adapt my work appropriately and imaginatively to suit purpose and audience. AF1 I can use vocabulary consistently and imaginatively, The words I choose are well matched to audience and purpose. AF7 My spelling is correct, even of complex, irregular words. AF8 Short story level: Analysis of Lamb to the Slaughter extract level: Current levelEOY target

2. Student name: Current level: Target level: Year 9 Cycle 2 – Short stories– In this unit you will read a range of short stories: Detail, Lamb to the Slaughter, Examination Day, Reunion and more. You will be expected to read short stories outside of school and visit a library regularly so that you are developing your reading and writing skills. Your main assessment piece will be focused on your writing; a short story. Your reading will be assessed through analysis of an extract of Lamb to the Slaughter. Next steps for writing: Next steps for reading: Minimum end of year targetMinimum end of year target Current LevelCurrent Level 8a 8b 8c 7a 7b 7c 6a 6b 6c 5a 5b 5c 4a 4b 4c 3a 3b 3c 2a 2b 2c Homework week 1 Create a series of extremely short stories. Homework week 2 Prepare your radio play. Homework week 3 Go to the library and select an effective short story and bring to class to discuss. Homework week 4 Plan a story with a twist. Homework week 5 Write and edit the first paragraph of your story. Homework week 6 Prepare a dramatic reading of your story. Key assessment pieces: Main: Short story(writing); analysis of extract (reading) WWW: EBI: Level 8: I am extremely creative in my writing. I can meet varied writing challenges. AF1 I use a wide range of imaginative vocabulary with precision. AF7 Across a range of writing, my spelling is correct, even of complex, irregular words. AF8 Short story level: Analysis of Lamb to the Slaughter extract level: Current levelEOY target