"Breathing book molecules helps you to write.

Reading is like breathing in and writing is like breathing out!"

 Writing 

Our Intent:

Our English curriculum aspires for children to be able to ‘adapt their style and write for different purposes.’ We aim for our children to write effectively for a range of purposes and audiences; selecting language that shows good awareness of the reader; using the right grammar at the right time in order to achieve the desired effect on the reader.

Therefore, we begin with ‘Purpose and Reader,’ closely followed by the effect we want to have on the reader in order to plan with the children.

Our Implementation:

Our four purposes for writing are to: Entertain, Inform, Persuade and Discuss.

To inspire and engage the children, we use rich, stimulating texts. We may use these texts as a stimulus to excite the children or as a model for us to examine and explore. Whilst immersed in a rich text, we provide real-life contexts/purposes for writing so that children can experiment, rehearse, and explore the skill of writing in the real world. Children need to know that their writing always has a purpose and always has an audience.

Whilst providing children with many opportunities to rehearse writing for different purposes, we choose 5/6 specific punctuation, grammar and composition objectives to be taught and rehearsed within their English lessons over a half term.

Throughout a half term, we focus on producing 2-3 main pieces/end products. During the lessons leading up to a ‘final piece,’ we are able to teach, rehearse and embed grammar and punctuation skills within their writing. We investigate vocabulary choices appropriate to a piece/audience, unpick high quality examples, create plans and collaborate with peers and rehearse writing daily.

We aim for children to be automatic, confident writers who are able to change vocabulary, style and grammar to suit a range of audiences and purposes.

Writing for Pleasure:

Just as we encourage children to read for pleasure, we also passionately believe that children should be given time to write for pleasure: painting with words! We acheive this via our 'Write Here: Write Now' initiative. Children are given a stimulus and then can choose how to respond via the medium of writing. This writing is celebrated, praised and enjoyed without the pressure of scrunity. Our children love the 'Write Here: Write Now!' initiative and regularly leave us speechless with their masterpieces.

Real World Writing Projects:

As part of our focus on giving children a real purpose for writing, we give children the opportunity to take part in a writing project each half term where they become 'Real World Writers;' choosing their own inspiration whilst creating a variety of different genres throughout the year.

Whilst taking part in the projects, teachers plan and deliver mini-writing lessons, teaching SPAG elements, stylistic choices and addressing individual areas for development.

Each class has designed their own logo for their class Publishing Houses...

KS1 Publishing Houses:

    Chestnut 1                      Chestnut 2 

KS2 Publishing Houses:

      Willow 3/4                      Ash 4/5                               Oak          

Our Impact:

At our school, children should:

• have the skills to be able to convey their thoughts, ideas and feelings in written form
• write for a variety of purposes, taking into account the intended audience
• feel excited about the freedom of writing; how they can 'paint with words,' and meet a deadline
• have a good understanding of the English language; utilising a broad range of vocabulary, showcasing a range of stylistic grammar choices and using a range of punctuation accurately. 
• show independence in their learning and application of skills
• be able to edit, improve and finalise their written creations/publications
• use inspiration from texts they have read
• LOVE to write!
• Be automatic, confident writers who are able to change vocabulary, style and grammar to suit a range of audiences and purposes.