Christ Church C of E Primary School
Intent
At Christ Church Primary School, we are committed to providing all children with learning opportunities to engage and develop their love for writing and an appreciation of its educational, cultural and entertainment value. This in turn, allows them to have a real understanding of having a meaningful purpose for writing. We aim to encourage their ability to write fluently, with interesting detail on a number of topics throughout the curriculum. Using their vivid imaginations, they will engage readers through use of a highly developed vocabulary and an excellent knowledge of writing techniques. Well-organised and grammatically coherent writing, excellent transcription skills, combined with a passion to produce work that is presented to the highest standard will ensure that our children leave Christ Church confident and capable writers.
Implementation
To inform
To entertain
To persuade
To discuss
ENGLISH INTENT AND IMPLEMENTATION CURRICULUM MAP
SPEAKING, LISTENING AND COMMUNICATION CURRICULUM MAP
English Curriculum Map
SPAG CURRICULUM MAP
ENGLISH PROGRESSION MAP
Reading Incentive
At Christ Church School, reading is a high priority! We have invested in a new set of high quality reading books for all ages and abilities. To promote a love for reading, we have a whole-school reading incentive. Each child has their own 'READ!' label attached to their reading record. Every time your child reads their school reading books/a book at home, and get a signature, they can colour in a piece of the bookmark. Once this is filled they will receive a sticker to go on their reading record. The rewards are as follows:
Bronze sticker for 100 signatures
Silver sticker for 200 signatures
Gold sticker for 300 signatures
Reading reward pin for 350 signatures
Recommended reading websites
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english/reading/
http://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com
Each writing unit follows this routine:
- Children complete a 'prewrite' to assess their prior understanding and knowledge of a genre.
- Children are familiarised with the genre (exposure to many samples of the new genre)
- A success criteria is generated with the class
- Build up lessons to improve children's knowledge of language features and content
- Modelled writing (writing for the children)
- Shared writing (writing with the children)
- Independent writing (writing by the children)
- Published work
