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When our children leave Worthinghead, we expect them to be able readers and writers. We know them well and have listened to them carefully. We have created a curriculum that introduces them to a variety of books with a range of interest. We want them to enjoy reading for pleasure and use the vocabulary and imagination they are exposed to, in their own writing. We want children to be familiar with a range of texts and have the confidence to apply these features in their own pieces of writing. We want children to take pride in their work, using their neatest handwriting and edit work for themselves. We aim to expose them to a wide range of vocabulary so that they can use them when speaking and writing formally and informally. We expect children to use these skills across all of the curriculum.

 

English lessons are taught daily in our school. We make sure children have chance to read engaging texts, learn new vocabulary and develop the skills they need to become coherent, confident writers. Have a look at our Reading and Writing Strategy which will give you more of an idea about our English lessons.

 

  • Reading and Writing Strategy .pdf
Here are our policies that support our English and reading lessons and expectations throughout school:
  • English Policy September 2020.pdf
  • Phonics Policy September 2020.pdf
  • Grammar Policy September 2020.pdf
  • Handwriting Policy Sept 2020.pdf
  • Speaking and Listening Policy September 2020.pdf
How can I help my child read at home?
There are lots of ways you can help your child with reading and writing at home. Reading with your child as much as possible will help them develop fluency and accuracy when reading aloud. It is important children develop strategies to help themselves when they are stuck with a word. Model breaking the word down, sounding it out and blending it together. They could also use the pictures or the rest of the text to help them develop and understanding so that they can get the word they are missing. It is important to read to children so they see a pleasure for reading and can hear your expression and pace. It is also useful to allow your child to read books again so that their fluency is better and their pace is faster. Here our some book suggestions for your child's age that they might enjoy reading with you at home. I have also added letters I have sent home previously with tips to help reluctant readers at home. 
  • Reluctant Readers Letter.pdf
  • Useful Phonics Apps.pdf

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  • English Newsletter.pdf
How can I help my child with their writing at home?

When writing , it is important a child can present their work neatly for it to be understood by the reader. To help your child with their writing, it is important they are writing on the line with the correct cursive letter joins. Using the correct punctuation is key for the writing to make sense. To help your child make sure they are completing their homework in pen or pencil neatly. Use the time to support them with spelling errors and missing punctuation. Below are the key spelling's children need to know for each year group. These could be practiced at home throughout the year to support their writing fluency. Taking a few at a time, using paint, coloured pencils or old newspapers will help the practice of spellings become more fun for them. They could also look out for the words on signs and leaflets when you are doing errands or visiting different places.

 

  • English_Appendix_1_-_Spelling.pdf
This Youtube clip helps children think about how they can edit and improve their work. It is important the children see this as a positive and create a motivation to produce their best.

How to edit a short piece of writing

A ten-minute video where children's author - Tom Palmer - writes a paragraph, then edits it by adding, taking away and replacing, then reading aloud.

Here are some weblinks that may support your child's reading and writing at home. 
  • Phonics Play This will help children to sound out new words and think about the sounds that make a word.
  • Literacy Shed This website has some video links that may link to the books your child is learning about in school.
  • BBC Bitesize Games for spelling and grammar
  • Oxford Reading Owl Links to fiction and non-fiction books.

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