Narrative Assessment - Writing

Learner: Sanad                 Learning Coach: Abby Morgan             Date: 19 May 2015

Learning Area: Literacy - Writing

Learning Observed

As part of developing learners ability to write we are learning the shapes and symbols of the Casey the Caterpillar programme. As part of the programme the learners focus on developing their fine motor control and work towards accurate shape formation and position. As we have progressed with this learning Sanad has developed his fine motor skills and pen grip. He is able to identify the Casey shapes we have already completed and can provide sound justifications for choosing his best symbol.

Evidence of learning

Great formation and shape of tall stick Sanad. Click this link to view his justification for choosing his best tall stick.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

As Sanad has progressed through the Casey the Caterpillar programme he has displayed the vision principles of being Capable. He has shown his ability to attend to a task and develop his knowledge and skills. Sanad has also shown his ability to Manage Self, Think, and Use Language, Symbols and Texts as identified in the Key Competencies. During the writing workshops Sanad is focused and puts care and effort into his learning (Managing self). He applies known skills with unknown (thinking) and is developing his ability to use written language.

Next Learning Steps

Introduce Sanad to new Casey the Caterpillar shapes Introduce activities to assist in developing fine motor skills - peg tasks Share his learning with home