Y06W33PA - Being Reliable in a Group Project

This week you wrote a guide on being reliable in a group project. Now you'll read another student's guide and decide how strong it is. Every module sharpens how you spot strong writing — and helps you fix your own.

Part 1

The Assessor Scorecard for

Informative – Guide

Markers look for guides that teach steps clearly with a tone that supports the reader. Check each strand below to see what strong work looks like.

Ideas & Content

Information that is accurate and useful for the task. Detail readers actually need — nothing extra. A writer who clearly knows the topic.

  • Accurate, practical information: that serves readers' actual needs.

Structure & Cohesion

Steps or strategies in a clear order. Linking words that move the reader forward. A shape that suits the task — step-by-step or grouped.

  • Logical organisation that: guides readers through steps.

Audience & Purpose

A tone that supports rather than orders the reader. Language that suits a Year 6 reader. Questions or worries answered before they ask.

  • Direct, encouraging tone: that respects readers.

Language Choices

Specific verbs that tell the reader what to do. Concrete examples that show the advice in action. Words that sound supportive — not bossy.

  • Clear, specific language: that instructs without ordering.

Conventions

Spelling and grammar that don't trip the reader up. Punctuation that makes instructions clear. Short, direct sentences that suit a guide.

  • Accurate conventions that: support clarity.

Part 2

Today’s Marking Targets

Task in one sentence

Write a practical guide for Year 6 students showing how to be a reliable member of a group project.

Let’s Focus

Two strands matter most this week: Audience & Purpose and Language Choices. How you speak to the reader decides if the advice lands. The words you pick decide if it sounds clear or vague.

Audience & Purpose

Strong writing this week speaks to Year 6 students like a peer. The tone should support, not lecture. Show you understand what makes group work hard — distractions, disagreement, worry about speaking up. Then meet those worries with real advice.

What markers scan for

  • Check the tone — does it sound like a peer?
  • Look for moments that acknowledge real challenges.
  • Find examples from situations students actually face.
  • Notice if the writer explains the 'why,' not just the 'what.'

Score Bands

  • Basic

    Tone is formal or preachy; challenges are not named.

  • Strong

    Tone is supportive and peer-like; key challenges are named.

  • Excellent

    Tone is warm and supportive; many real challenges are named.

Language Choices

Strong writing this week picks specific words. Clear verbs tell the reader what to do. Concrete examples show the advice in action. Vague phrases like 'be a good team member' don't help. Each word earns its place on the page.

What markers scan for

  • Check if advice is specific or vague.
  • Look for concrete examples readers can picture.
  • Notice clear, active verbs in the instructions.
  • Ask if a reader could actually follow this.

Score Bands

  • Basic

    Advice is vague; examples are absent or unclear.

  • Strong

    Advice is specific; examples are concrete and clear.

  • Excellent

    Advice is specific and thoughtful; examples feel real.

Now read · Student sample

How to Be Reliable in Your Group Project

Year 6 sample · \~350 words

Student sample for assessment

Written by a Year 6 student in Brighton, Victoria, Australia.

Being reliable in a group project isn't about being perfect. It's about doing what you say you'll do and showing your group that they can count on you. Start by saying yes to a real part. When your group divides up the work, don't just pick whatever's left. Choose something you actually want to do, even if it's harder. If you choose something you care about, you'll actually finish it. If you choose something because nobody else wanted it, you'll probably quit and your group will be stuck. Next, actually do the thing. This sounds obvious but people mess this up all the time. If you said you'd research three facts about the topic, do that. Write them down. Don't just read about it in your head and think you remember. If you said you'd make the poster, don't just grab some paper the night before. Show up with something real. Then, tell your group when you finish. Don't wait for them to ask. Send a message or tell them in person and ask if it's what they wanted. This is how people trust you. They trust you because you follow through and because they always know what you're doing. If you can't finish your part for some reason, tell them early. Don't disappear and then act surprised when they're angry. Real reliability means saying "I'm stuck" or "I won't finish this on time" before the last day. Your group can fix problems if they have time. They can't fix them if they only find out on the due date. Finally, help check the final project. Don't just assume everyone did their part right. Look at what the whole group created and help make sure it fits together. Being reliable doesn't stop when you finish your piece. If you do these things, people will want to work with you again. That matters more than being the smartest or the most creative. People want team-mates they can trust.