QLD Report Card Comments: English

A three-part structure for QLD English comments

Queensland English reporting draws on the three strands of the Australian Curriculum: Language, Literature and Literacy. A reliable comment names the achievement, backs it with evidence from classwork, and finishes with a forward path.

• Knowledge and understanding: what the student understands about language, texts and how they work.
• Skills and processes: the reading, writing, speaking or listening evidence you have seen.
• Future learning: one next step that links to an upcoming unit or practice at home.

Reading and Literature comment examples

Examples

• "[Student] reads a range of literary texts with understanding and explains how characters’ actions and choices shape the story. They support their ideas with evidence from the text. Next steps include comparing how different authors present similar themes."
• "[Student] reads familiar texts fluently and uses strategies such as rereading and picture clues to work out unknown words. They are developing the ability to infer how a character feels. Next steps include giving a reason from the text for each inference."
• "[Student] identifies the main idea of informative texts and uses headings, diagrams and captions to locate information. Continued practice summarising paragraphs in their own words will strengthen their comprehension."
• "[Student] is beginning to read short, predictable texts with support. They recognise many high-frequency words and use the first sound to attempt new words. Daily home reading and matching words to pictures will build their confidence."

Writing and Literacy comment examples

Examples

• "[Student] plans and writes imaginative and persuasive texts with a clear structure, purposeful vocabulary and accurate punctuation. They edit their own work thoughtfully. Next steps include varying sentence length to control pace and tone."
• "[Student] writes narratives with a clear beginning, middle and end and uses descriptive language to engage the reader. Spelling of common words is mostly accurate. Next steps include organising related ideas into paragraphs."
• "[Student] writes simple sentences about familiar topics and uses capital letters and full stops with prompting. Sounding out and checking words against the class word wall will help their spelling. Continued practice rereading their writing will support accuracy."
• "[Student] contributes ideas to class discussions, listens to others and builds on their points. They present short talks with a clear introduction. Next steps include speaking with more expression and using notes to organise longer presentations."

Language comment examples (grammar, vocabulary and text structure)

Examples

• "[Student] uses a wide range of vocabulary and chooses precise verbs and adjectives to suit their audience. They apply grammar rules accurately, including complex sentences. Extending their use of cohesive devices will lift their writing further."
• "[Student] understands that different text types have different purposes and structures and uses this knowledge when planning their writing. Next steps include using topic-specific vocabulary when writing informative texts."
• "[Student] is learning to use basic grammar, such as nouns, verbs and simple punctuation, with support. Regular oral rehearsal of sentences before writing will help them build sentences that make sense."

Matching English wording to the grade

• A (Very High Achievement): "insightful", "evaluates", "independently", "sophisticated".
• B (High Achievement): "confidently", "explains", "effective", "thorough".
• C (Sound Achievement): "sound", "meets expectations", "age-appropriate", "in familiar contexts".
• D (Limited Achievement): "developing", "with teacher support", "working towards the standard".
• E (Very Limited Achievement): "beginning", "requires significant support", "foundational skills".

Tips

• Do not repeat the letter grade in the comment text — the report already shows it.
• Replace the general skill in each example with the actual task, text or unit you assessed.