English (Writing)
At St Andrew’s, the teaching of English is the foundation of our curriculum. Our main aim is to ensure that all children become competent in all areas of English. Our writing curriculum is based upon The National Curriculum requirements, whereby we will promote high standards of language and literacy by equipping pupils with a strong command of the spoken and written word. They will acquire a wide vocabulary, an understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language, while adapting their language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences. Our school’s teaching and learning of writing reflects the National Curriculum’s requirements for Writing and Spelling, Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation.
We have designed our Writing curriculum so that our learners:
- develop a life-long enjoyment of writing with a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards writing in order to grow confidence and stamina to write at length and for pleasure
- are able to write fluently so that they can communicate their ideas and emotions to others
- can develop their vocabulary understanding and use this accurately and in context within their writing by immersing them in language-rich experiences
- are able to write for a purpose, across a range of different genres, both fiction and non-fiction
- understand the spoken word, use expression and participate as a member of society by speaking fluently and articulately
- build confidence in a range of sentence structures
- learn how to organise ideas and transcribe these into cohesive texts
- understand the power of language in readers and utilise this in their own writing
- are provided with a solid understanding of grammar and the opportunity to then apply it accurately
- have opportunities to evaluate, revise and edit their own work as well as offer feedback on the work of their peers
- are encouraged to take pride in their work and their presentation, including their handwriting
“Description begins in the writer's imagination but should finish in the readers.”
Stephen King
