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Key Stage 3 · Skill codes
Every weekly lesson plan, every rubric cell, every AI marking comment maps to one of these codes. Reading the progression column reveals how a skill grows from foundation to mastery across the three years.
Year 7
Identify language and structural features.
Understand explicit and implicit meaning.
Select relevant quotations.
Make simple inferences.
Comment on effects using "This shows…".
Make connections between texts (themes, ideas, methods).
Year 8
Understand explicit and implicit meanings in increasingly challenging texts.
Select and embed relevant quotations to support ideas.
Make clear, developed inferences using evidence.
Explain how writers use language and structure to shape meaning and influence the reader.
Explain effects using "This suggests… because…".
Explain similarities and differences in how texts present ideas and viewpoints.
Use subject terminology with growing accuracy.
Year 9
Interpret explicit and implicit meanings in complex texts.
Select, embed and integrate quotations fluently.
Analyse developed inferences, exploring multiple interpretations.
Analyse how writers use language, structure and form to shape meaning.
Evaluate the effects of writer’s choices on the reader.
Analyse and evaluate similarities and differences across texts.
Use precise subject terminology confidently and accurately.
Year 7
Organise ideas into clear paragraphs.
Use basic punctuation mostly accurately.
Use simple and some varied sentence structures.
Develop ideas with some detail.
Write simple narratives with structure, description and voice.
Write for different purposes (describe, narrate, explain).
Year 8
Write for a range of purposes (argue, describe, narrate, explain).
Structure writing into logically organised, coherent paragraphs.
Use accurate punctuation and spelling.
Develop ideas with clear explanation and supporting detail.
Use a range of sentence structures deliberately to shape meaning and effect.
Write from different perspectives to shape meaning and viewpoint.
Use structure, imagery and tone deliberately to engage the reader.
Year 9
Structure writing cohesively and logically across whole texts.
Use a wide range of punctuation accurately and deliberately.
Develop ideas in depth with clear, critical explanation.
Use varied sentence structures deliberately for effect.
Manipulate perspective, viewpoint and voice confidently.
Craft structure, tone and imagery to shape reader response.
Write with sustained control for a range of purposes and audiences.
Year 7
Recognise differences between spoken and written language.
Make simple edits to improve clarity, vocabulary and punctuation.
Begin to adapt vocabulary and sentence structures for purpose and audience.
Year 8
Use Standard English appropriately and distinguish between formal and informal register.
Edit and improve writing for clarity, accuracy and effectiveness.
Adapt vocabulary and sentence structures, drawing on reading, to suit purpose and audience.
Year 9
Control register and adapt style for different audiences and purposes.
Edit, refine and improve writing independently and critically.
Manipulate vocabulary and syntax deliberately for effect.
Year 7
Listen and respond appropriately.
Share ideas with some confidence.
Speak clearly in discussions.
Year 8
Participate in discussions, building on others’ ideas.
Speak clearly and confidently in a range of contexts.
Present ideas in a structured and organised way.
Year 9
Contribute thoughtfully to discussions, developing and challenging ideas.
Speak clearly, confidently and fluently in a range of contexts.
Present structured, analytical ideas using appropriate register.