Development of writing skills

Writing Curriculum Vision:

At Grasmere Academy we recognise the importance of nurturing a culture where children can take pride in their writing, are able to write clearly, passionately, accurately and also be able to adapt their language and style for a range of contexts. Using a book-based approach to literacy teaching, our pupils are immersed in a range of text types in a variety of ways to help deepen their understanding of purpose, audience, language, vocabulary and appreciation of literary heritage. Through the English Curriculum, we strive to teach the children how important these learnt skills are in the real world. In order to do this, we add context to their learning which helps the children understand the value of English to them now, and in their future.

There are many elements to our literacy curriculum, that work together to create fluent writers in our school. These elements need to be carefully crafted and woven together in order to have the biggest impact on our children.

Literacy Curriculum Overview

Literacy Basic Skills

The Impact of our Curriculum: We believe that through purposeful and carefully sequenced lessons, children will develop a growing awareness of the world around them whilst establishing positive learner qualities, which builds independent and resilient learners. Children will develop as accurate spellers who are confident to use adventurous vocabulary in their writing. Alongside this, the children will develop a legible handwriting style that empowers them to write with speed, confidence and pride, therefore allowing them to articulate clearly with confidence and increasing expressive language.