Spelling

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# is a good speller, and ~ handwriting is joined accurately.

^ is showing improvement in ~ spelling and will use a dictionary to find or correct a spelling, when prompted.

^ spells accurately many polysyllabic words.

# uses a dictionary carefully when checking spellings. 

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#'s spelling is still erratic, but ^ is starting to be more aware of key patterns.

~ spelling is much improved.

^ often finds ^ can spell a word correctly if ^ thinks about it but needs to be encouraged to check ~ work for errors.

# spells most words accurately, but must remember to read ~ writing through to check for unforced errors.  

^ needs to reinforce ~ knowledge of homophonic words to ensure accurate spelling.

#'s spelling is generally accurate, and ^ is able to correct ~ own work using a dictionary. 

^ has made a good attempt to consolidate ~ spellings, and seems happier writing stories in a limited amount of time.

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# needs to reinforce ~ present knowledge of spelling patterns by regularly practising key words.

^ has worked hard to improve ~ spelling, but still needs to read ~ work back to check for avoidable errors.

^ has made a good effort to learn ~ spellings and has also developed ~ handwriting; introducing accurate joins.

~ understanding and use of punctuation is developing steadily, and ^ is being encouraged to have a go at difficult spellings and use a dictionary where possible.

# still needs support with spelling.

~ spelling needs constant reinforcement.