Selects vocabulary to create nuances of meaning in chosen fields of knowledge or in particular contexts.

  Uses vocabulary and grammar appropriate to register.

  Uses and comprehends simple and complex syntactic structures; grammatical variations rarely interfere with meaning or comprehension.

  Demonstrates some understanding of nominalisation and condenses ideas, processes, descriptions and/or explanations into abstract nouns.

  Relates separate pieces of information within a spoken or written text, rather than treating them as separate units of information.

  Chooses appropriate structure for register.

  Displays logical organisational structure in writing through the use of coherently linked paragraphs.

  Uses supporting material effectively.

  Has control of most distinguishing linguistic structures and features of a range of genres, such as reports, discussions, procedures and narratives.

  Engages in complex oral negotiations, such as reconciling points of view or bargaining.

  Uses a range of spelling strategies, e.g. understanding of word usage, visual and phonic patterns, word derivations and meanings.

   Uses punctuation with few errors.

  Uses punctuation, stress, intonation and gesture effectively to convey a range of emotions or intentions.

  Notes cues such as change of pace and particular words which indicate a new or important point is about to be made.

  Considers aspects of context, purpose and audience when comprehending or generating texts.

  Uses a variety of strategies for planning, reviewing, and proof-reading own writing: plans according to purpose, uses drafting techniques, checks with teacher/peers.

  Uses and interprets register as related to social relationships pertaining to particular contexts and recognises that when social relations change, language may also change.

  Makes notes from spoken and written texts in chosen fields of knowledge.

  Employs a variety of strategies when interpreting text: self-corrects, re-reads, reads on, varies speed, reads aloud, creates questions, checks for accuracy of information by consulting other texts/people.

  Participates effectively in spoken interactions by using strategies to confirm, clarify or repair understanding, and makes constructive additions to what has been said.

  Interprets gesture and other paralinguistic features.