ENGLISH/LITERACY

KS1
 Phonic skills
 Cursive writing
 Basic words spelling

KS2
 SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar
 Paragraphing
 Sentence types/variations
 Figurative language (Upper classes)
 Comprehensions skills
 Creative writing

KS3
 Different starters creative wring (Scene/time /weather/character)
 Different endings of creative writing
 Ambitious punctuation
 Ambitious vocabulary
 Basic analysis and evaluation skills
 Types of writing (Persuasive/Descriptive/argumentative)
 Meanings and effects
 Basic skills in Directed Writing
 Literary techniques

KS4
 Transformative writing
 Directed writing skills
 Analysis and Evaluation
 Personal response
 Summary skills
 Language and effect
 Literary techniques
KS5
 Critical Analysis
 Personal Response
 Critique and Evaluation
 Ambitious sentence structures
 Literary Techniques
 Research

WAY FORWARD
1. Across School INSET and ongoing Discussions-
2. Across the school teaching (expert needs e.g. Handwriting)
3. Purchase of handwriting books
4. Promoting reading culture across the school-
a) 15 minutes extensive reading
b) Book reviews
c) Introduce Reading Guru award
5. Literacy Marking Policy
6. Literacy Focus (weekly)