Writing
In Writing across the school, the focus is on
transcription (spelling and handwriting)
composition (articulating ideas and structuring them in speech and writing).
We have adopted Talk For Writing as our main approach to teaching writing. It provides a whole school cumulative and systematic approach whilst providing flexibility where needed.
OUTLINE OF TALK FOR WRITING PROCESS
Imitation | Provide a Hook ( a way into the text) Learn it – orally as a class and individually, share with parents where appropriate Use story maps Discuss it – magpie vocabulary, discuss grammar Box up the text to see how it is organised |
Innovation | Substitute – change words, characters, settings Add or embellish the text Alter parts of the text to change the course of events Change of view – retell from a different point of view Write a sequel Model writing, shared writing, guided writing, independent writing Use toolkits (with examples) to clarify what grammar features are required Model editing process Independent editing using purple polishing pens |
Invention | Provide a stimulus Box up or map new ideas, following generic structure learnt Write independently Teacher assessment
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We have adapted and modified the process over the years in response to our assessments and the need of writers particularly in Years 5 and 6.
As they become more accomplished writers through years 5 and 6, children should be given increasing opportunity to make independent selections from known genres in order to demonstrate skilled application of their abilities in a variety of tasks. They become less reliant on toolkits and use the knowledge they have acquired in past years to make appropriate style, grammar and vocabulary choices.