Writing sample
A child’s use of deep features (underlying characteristics of, for example, impact, vocabulary and voice) can be assessed in a variety of forms like letters to a friend, poetry, report on a science project or a social studies poster.
Dear Nana, On Monday our hens escaped the coup and ventured into the garden. They scratched and discovered lots of worms and slugs to eat. Mum yelled, “Oh no, look at my uprooted cylcamen! Oh well, at least the hens have manured the garden.” From Nicole.
