Writing

Through the intentions outlined below, pupils will all be able to meet the main aims of the National Curriculum: write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences.

• Pupils will become confident, competent and independent writers.

• Pupils will have a solid understanding of grammar and apply it effectively to their writing.

• Pupils will write with the reader in mind with a clear and conscious control over their writing.

• ‘Talk for Writing’ is one of the tools/strategies used throughout the school to support the teaching of writing. When teaching full tales, we use an imitation, innovation and invention approach.

• Writer toolkits are used to ensure children are confident with the genre/ grammar features they need to use within their writing. 

• Writing processes and ‘writer talk’ will be modelled by the teacher during shared writing/ modelling sessions. Authorial intent is modelled during these sessions so children are encouraged to use precise and purposeful choices. 

• Model texts/ WAGOLLs are used for specific writing units which aim to demonstrate to the children the language techniques which are to be taught and developed. 

• Pupils develop their independent writing skills through the use of frequent ‘short-burst writing’.

• Pupils are given real-time verbal feedback within lessons in order for their writing to progress. Learning conferences may be used as a more formal tool to give feedback.