Writing

At Christ the King we believe developing key literacy skills through high-quality teaching is the priority for our children. Within English lessons children study a class text (Core Text) each half term. These books are carefully chosen and regularly reviewed to ensure they deepen the learning in that half-term’s topic and that they provide excellent opportunities for improving the reading and writing skills of all children. This develops children’s love of reading by giving them the opportunity to read and listen to texts and authors they might not have chosen to read for themselves, also providing opportunities to encounter a wide variety of genres. Our Core Text approach is carefully planned to revisit and build on prior knowledge. Lessons incorporate a high standard of modelled writing and vocabulary to engage and challenge all learners whilst ensuring consistency across a year group. Grammar opportunities are embedded within each unit of work.

Spelling continues to be a focus within school with the Read, Write Inc phonics programme being used to teach spelling in Reception and KS1. From Year 2and throughout KS2 the Read, Write Inc spelling programme is used to teach spelling patterns and rules.

By the time they leave our school, we aim to have children who are able, confident writers with a firm understanding of spelling, grammar and punctuation but ultimately, children who have developed their imagination, can express themselves in a succinct and assured way, and who have a real love for the written word.