The purpose for writing at Gaddesby
At Gaddesby, we endeavour to foster a lifelong love of the written word and English language. We aspire for all children to be authors; eager to craft writing for a variety of purposes. We nurture a culture for writing where children know writing is a means to input their voice into the world. By the time pupils leave us at the end of Key Stage 2, they will have written for a variety of purposes, enabling them to express their thoughts and ideas clearly and creatively through written work; applying the necessary grammar and vocabulary for their written purpose. The National Curriculum writing objectives are delivered through a bespoke, carefully planned and sequenced progression of skills, which lead to purpose-driven writing outcomes.
How is writing delivered?
Our English curriculum is organised around our main topics or learning in each year group. Texts are carefully chosen to provide the progression in challenge, length and technical skills over each academic year and build well on prior learning. The purpose for writing varies depending on the age and stage of the children, the skills being taught and the particular needs of the cohort.
Each genre study is typically structured to include: reading an expert-written example and demonstrating an understanding of this; analysing the grammatical and structural features specific to the genre; word level and language work (focusing on new and ambitious vocabulary); grammar skills into sentences specific to the writing genre and the opportunity for children to independently write and redraft their work focusing their edits on ensuring their writing meets the intended formality, audience and purpose.
In writing, the following progression documents are used by staff to support planning and ensure progression of skills and knowledge across our school.
