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When teaching Writing and GPS at Glenthorne, we intend to provide a curriculum which caters for the needs of all individuals and gives them the necessary skills and knowledge for them to become successful in their future careers. We incorporate sustained levels of challenge through our ‘Teach to the Top’ approach, whilst nurturing pupils love for writing through the delivery of engaging, challenging and varied opportunities. The consistent approach across school allows teachers to develop pupils’ writing and GPS skills through the delivery of high-quality activities with a focus on transcription, composition of writing and application of grammar and spelling knowledge and skills. Through our Writing and GPS teaching, we aim to:
Pupils at Glenthorne Community Primary School are required to explore writing in depth, focusing on composition, vocabulary and grammar features. This is done through:
We implement our approach through:
Pupil voice - Through discussion and feedback, children talk enthusiastically about their Writing and Grammar lessons and speak about their love of writing. They can identify grammar features as well as text type specific features. Children understand the use of VCOP and how this aids their editing skills.
Evidence in knowledge - Pupils know how differing grammar terms and features are used and understand the impact of using these in written pieces. Pupils progression in knowledge is evident at different levels in differing year groups, in line with both National Curriculum expectations and the school’s ‘Teach to the Top’ approach.
Evidence in skills - Pupils use acquired transcript, composition, grammar and spelling skills within writing lessons. They are able to use and apply these skills in written pieces across the curriculum.
Breadth of study
- Teachers plan a range of writing and GPS opportunities in line with the whole school English overview.
Data – Termly assessments allow Glenthorne to track and monitor pupils attainment and progress across the year, whilst ensuring that their Writing and Grammar data is in line with ARE and individual targets based on prior attainment.
In order to support you with writing at home and Talk for Write homework, you may find the following links and documents useful.
For links to individual year group grammar terminology please use:
For general grammar support, including videos to aid understanding of these terms please use:
You may also find these resources helpful to aid your understanding of writing and grammar terms:
Glenthorne Community Primary School
Glenthorne Drive
Cheslyn Hay
Walsall
Staffordshire
WS6 7BZ