Literacy

Language is at the centre of all aspects of the curriculum; it is the medium through which we receive, process and communicate ideas, thoughts, information and feelings. The school teaches the National Literacy Strategy as recommended by the Government.

We have adopted the QCA Unit Plans for Literacy. These are extremely helpful for teachers in that they link together the text, sentence and word level objectives.

FOUNDATION STAGE

· Learning sounds and sound patterns in words, linking sounds to letters.

· Recognising and writing their name.

· Engaging with stories by predicting, retelling and joining in.

YEAR 1

· To be able to read & write simple CVC words

· Recognise and write simple sentences demarcated with capital letters and full stops

· Identify the main features of stories

Full list of Literacy Objectives for Year 1

YEAR 2

· Read and spell words with common endings, e.g. ed, ing.

· Use simple dictionaries, indexes

· Write a story in which characters and events are developed

· Read aloud with accuracy, fluency and expression

Full list of Literacy Objectives for Year 2

YEAR 3

· Recognise singular & plural forms of nouns and their effects on verbs, using them accurately

· Recognise the main features of fiction and non-fiction texts and use them in their own writing

· Use a range of strategies to spell words accurately and correct mis-spelled words in their own writing

· Use planning techniques to improve plot, characterisation and structure in stories

Full list of Literacy Objectives for Year 3

YEAR 4

· Identify and use correctly common suffixes

· Identify and use expressive, figurative and descriptive language to create effects in poetry and prose

· Use skimming, scanning and note-making to identify and present the gist or key points

Full list of Literacy Objectives for Year 4

YEAR 5

· Edit writing to improve its quality and accuracy

· Identify how language is used and structured in a range of texts

· Understand the differences between spoken and written forms, recognising how writing is adapted for different audiences and purposes

· Recognise the characteristic language and structures and themes of different types of writing, adopting these features in their own writing

Full list of Literacy Objectives for Year 5

YEAR 6

· Recognise and use complex sentences, ensuring that word choice, punctuation and use of grammar communicates clearly to the intended audience

· Understand how different layers of meanings are created, and use such features in their own writing

· Investigate and understand the language conventions and grammatical features of a range of texts

· Describe and evaluate a range of texts and authors.

Full list of Literacy Objectives for Year 6

Various intervention strategies run to support children who are of lower than average ability to ensure they reach their full potential. The effect on attainment and progress is significantly raised as a result of quality small group provision in school.

Additional reading support is also offered to some children through Rainbow Reading, Reading Recovery and Better Reading schemes of work.

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