Literacy

We all have a responsibility to develop the literacy of our students, as

stated in the Staff Handbook.
ABBOT BEYNE SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO RAISING STANDARDS OF
LITERACY IN ALL OF ITS STUDENTS.
EVERY MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY HAS A ROLE TO PLAY IN THIS
PROCESS.

Writing
We want our students to develop increasing competence and confidence in
writing so that they are able to:
write in a widening variety of forms and for different purposes;
present their writing clearly using accurate punctuation and spelling;
organise and develop texts coherently and for effect using sentences
and paragraphs;
use a widening vocabulary.

VCOP
VCOP can be used to set a literacy target for
extended pieces of writing. If you are asking to
students to present an argument, for example, you
could ask them to focus on connectives Use
connectives to show different points of view.
You can use VCOP as part of the redrafting
process they can be used to create EBIs to
develop the accuracy and effectiveness of writing.
When students have finished a piece of writing,
ask them to refer to their VCOP stickers to see
how their writing can be improved.

A reminder of expectations
Close mark only extended pieces of writing
You do not need to close mark it all a paragraph or
two is sufficient
TuT should be used to enable students to correct
their errors
Make subject specific vocabulary your focus
WWW and EBI should be subject specific you can
add a literacy EBI to extended pieces of writing
Dont ignore common errors
If many students make a common error, give
examples and information about how they need to
improve
Corrected spellings should be copied out 3 times

Use the school marking codes

Students should also use these for peer and self assessment.
Correct spellings for less able students. Spellings should be written out 3
times.

Examples of marked work

Shrek is a really good film. The voice for

Shrek is by Mike Myers. The voice for the
donkey is Eddie Murphy. The donkey is funny.
It has a princess, a dragon and a handsome
prince. It has everything you want. Shrek is
about to be thrown out of his house. The
princess gets captured. He tries to rescue the
princess. It is great to watch because the
effects are good.
WWW: Subject specific
EBI: Subject specific
Literacy EBI: Use a variety of simple, compound and complex
sentences in your work.

Use apostrophes accurately you dont need them in

plurals

Use capital letters at the start of names of people and places

 If you need any help with the way you

mark for literacy, or how to embed
literacy into your lessons, please ask any
of the English Department.