| W1 | KAU: I use a simple phrase or picture to describe a topic. |
| POD: I can give a one word response. Not in a sentence. | |
| W2 | KAU: I can provide a basic point about a topic. |
| POD: I can give a basic response. | |
| W3 | KAU: I can provide a basic point about a topic and use a simple keyword. |
| POD: I can give a relevant opinion, showing understanding. | |
| 1 | KAU: I can provide a point about a topic using a keyword.
I mention an example of behaviour and start to link it to a belief. |
| POD: I can give a relevant opinion with a reason. | |
| 2 | KAU: I can provide a point about a topic using a relevant keyword.
I mention an example of behaviour and link it to a belief. I refer to basic sources of wisdom and authority. |
| POD: I can give a relevant opinion with a reason and basic evidence. | |
| 3 | KAU: I can provide more than one point about a topic and use relevant keywords.
I can provide more than one example of behaviour and link them to a belief. I refer to sources of wisdom and authority. I begin to show understanding of common and divergent views. |
| POD: I can give a reasoned point of view with evidence and consider a different view. | |
| 4 | KAU: I can provide more than one point about a topic and use relevant keywords.
I can provide more than one example of behaviour and link them to a belief. I can explain beliefs/behaviour using sources of wisdom and authority. I show an understanding of common and divergent views. |
| POD: I can give a reasoned point of view with evidence and consider a different view with evidence. | |
| 5 | KAU: I can provide more than one point about a topic and use relevant keywords.
I can provide more than one example of behaviour and link them clearly to a belief. I can explain beliefs/behaviour by accurately referring to sources of wisdom and authority. I show clear understanding of common and divergent views. |
| POD: I can give a reasoned argument.
I can provide reasons for two points of view. For one view I can provide more than one piece of evidence. I can make an overall judgment. |
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| 6 | KAU:I can provide more than one point about a topic and use relevant keywords.
I can provide more than one example of behaviour and link them clearly to a belief. I can explain beliefs/behaviour by accurately referring to sources of wisdom and authority. I show clear understanding of common and divergent views and can identify specific groups. |
| POD:I can give a reasoned point of view with more than one piece of evidence and consider a different view with more than one piece of evidence.
My judgment is supported by my analysis. |
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| 7 | KAU:All of grade 6, plus:
My references from sources of wisdom are carefully selected and referenced. |
| POD:I can say why reasons are strong or weak. | |
| 8 | KAU:All of grade 7, plus:
I use highly specialist terminology. I provide fully referenced quotes from sources of wisdom/authority. I show evidence of wider/independent learning. |
| POD:I have the ability to persuade the reader through sustained and convincing argument.
I show evidence of wider/independent learning. |
KAU – Knowledge and Understanding Skill
POD – Personal Opinion and Debate Skill