Grade Ladder – Religious Studies

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.
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.
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