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Refer to text to support opinions and predictions.
Give a view about choice of vocabulary, structure, etc.
Distinguish between fact and opinion.
Appreciates how a set of sentences has been arranged to create maximum effect. 
Recognise complex sentences 
Skims and scans to aid note-taking. 
To know not to interrupt when someone else is saying something. 
Present a spoken argument that develops coherently and logically and supports its points with evidence and persuasive language

Use subordinate clauses to write complex sentences.
Use passive voice where appropriate.
Use expanded noun phrases to convey complicated information concisely (e.g. The fact that it was raining meant the end of sports day).
Use a sentence structure and layout matched to requirements of text type.
Use semi-colon, colon or dash to mark the boundary between independent clauses.
Use colon to introduce a list and semi colon within a list.
Use correct punctuation of bullet points.
Use hyphens to avoid ambiguity.
Use full range of punctuation matched to requirements of text type.
Use wide range of devices to build cohesion within and across paragraphs.
Use paragraphs to signal change in time, scene, action, mood or person.
Write legibly, fluently and with increasing speed.