Shaun's learning story about his literacy writing - March 2015

Learner:   Shaun   Learning Coach:   Mr Dyer     Date:   March 2015

Learning Area:  Literacy - Writing

Learning Observed

This term our literacy group has been constructing narrative stories in our writing classes. We have also been using a plan to help learners document their learning and evidence of work. Shaun has taken both of these challenges and is learning how to use them with consistency. He is organised and knows most of what needs to be done. Shaun is gradually working harder to complete his tasks on time. During Literacy, Shaun has worked as part of a group to construct a narrative story. He has identified imagery and detail in books, and applied this learning into his writing. Shaun understands the elements of a narrative story, from setting the scene, through developing a plausible problem and constructing a resolution that ties up loose ends. He enjoys his Literacy lessons and has ended the term with a successful and independently constructed narrative story. Shaun’s most effective piece of writing this term was a ‘Slice of Life’ in which he speaks from the heart about something. He captured feeling and emotion in his writing and is encouraged to always do so.

Evidence of learning

Here is Shaun, setting off on a journey of narrative discovery as he puts together one of his stories. Click here to read Shaun’s ‘Slice of Life’ writing.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Key Competencies - Shaun has demonstrated an ability to ‘Manage Self’ and is learning to ‘participate and contribute’ fully in our learning sessions. Vision Principles - Shaun is developing ‘Capability’ in Literacy and has expanded his understanding of narrative story writing. He can ‘Collaborate’ with others when co-constructing his learning.

Next Learning Steps

Reflect on learning at various stages of the writing process. This will ensure his work improves in an ongoing way and Shaun will be able to link events in the story more easily. Continue to identify and use new learning from his reading, to improve his writing.