Curriculum for Excellence

Writing

Organising and using information

Early First Second Third Fourth
I have explored and experimented with Gaelic words and phrases.
I can write familiar words and simple phrases in Gaelic.
I can use familiar language to describe my circumstances and exchange straightforward information. I can make reference to aspects of Gaelic culture and tradition.
I can create, amend and present more extended information for different purposes about myself and others, my experiences or a topic of my choice.

I can write simple facts about life in some of the countries where Gaelic and related languages are spoken.

I can write about life or culture in countries where Gaelic and related languages are spoken.
      I can express opinions and can offer straightforward reasons for having these opinions.
I can write more extensively over a widening range of topics in a range of formats, using some variety of structures, tenses and linking words.
        I can write about experiences, feelings and opinions and can offer reasons for having these opinions.
 

Using knowledge about language

Early First Second Third Fourth
I have explored and experimented with Gaelic words and phrases.
I can use a variety of sources to help me check the accuracy of my Gaelic spelling and punctuation.
I have used my knowledge about language and success criteria to help me, and I can check that I have written familiar words and phrases accurately.
I can check the accuracy of my writing using my knowledge about language, the support of others, and appropriate reference materials including success criteria.
I can use my knowledge about language, including structure, spelling and punctuation, to take responsibility for the accuracy of my writing.
      I can use some Gaelic idiomatic expressions accurately.
I can use a range of appropriate Gaelic idiomatic expressions accurately.