ST MARYS PRIMARY SCHOOL
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Writing

We engage children with the writing process by using a wide variety of films and texts.  The children undertake a series of lessons that develop the writing process.
The writing process is directly linked to our reading provision and is displayed on our English working walls Children are encouraged to make use of support available to enhance their independent writing skills.   The children help to develop a set of success criteria/writing toolkit during each unit which will enable them to assess their own writing.   We make use of InnovatEducation’s  genre progression documents to support teachers in their pitch.
The writing foci for each term will be linked to the long-term planning document and covers the full range of genres during a child’s time within each phase. Each phase selects one key genre as the focus for the half term and then supports this with other genres of writing to explore the project/text.
 
EYFS and Year 1
Year 2
LKS2
UKS2
Autumn 1
Narratives with repeating pattern
Narratives with repeating pattern
Stories from other cultures -
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Recount and persuasive writing as additional writing opportunities.
Recounts  - character perspective
Autumn 2
Fairy tales and Rhymes
Instruction writing for recipes
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Narrative
Non-Chronological reports
Sci-fi adventure stories
Spring 1
Biographies
Non fiction information texts about places
Stories with a historical setting
Non chronological report
Spring 2
Information texts and instructions
Fairy tales
Explanation texts
Recount - Diary
Summer 1
 
Biography focus

Narrative -  Shirley Hughes
Comics to tell a story
Narrative
Summer 2
Poems and rhymes
Creation myths from around the world
Narrative Poetry
Debate/ Persuasion
Grammar Punctuation and spelling

To support teaching and learning in Grammar and Punctuation we use No Nonsense Grammar – a programme written by the Babcock LPD team to meet the needs of National Curriculum in a manageable way. The subject is taught discreetly and within English lessons.  Spelling is taught weekly and the words are sent home for children to practise.  The spelling patterns are revisited and built upon throughout a child’s time a St Mary’s.  The children in Upper Key Stage 2 use the spellings in weekly dictation sentences.  The children self-select the spellings they learn but can seek guidance from their class teacher.

Fine Motor Skills

We aim for our children to leave in Year 6 with the ability to write using their own style of fast, fluent, legible and sustainable handwriting, as well as other styles of writing for specific purposes. In addition to teaching handwriting during our regular fine motor skills lessons, we develop shoulder, arm and wrist strength through a variety of fine motor skills.   We have high expectations that what is taught and practised in fine motor lessons will be used in all writing activities. We believe that handwriting is integral to a child’s personal development and know that children’s engagement and self-esteem can be improved by their satisfaction and pride in good quality presentation. ​
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Discussion
Explanation
Instructional Writing
Narrative (Venture)
Narrative (Myth)
Non Chronological
Persuasive Writing
Progression in Poetry
Recount
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St. Mary's Church of England (VC) Primary School      Southam Road      Banbury      OX16 2EG
Headteacher: Victoria Woods
Tel/Fax: 01295 263026               Email office@banburystmarysschool.co.uk
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  • Home
    • Welcome
    • About Us >
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      • Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
      • Admissions
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    • Key Information >
      • Policies
      • Pupil Attainment and Progress
      • Pupil Premium Statement
      • PE and Sports Premium
      • Child Protection Policy
      • Ofsted SIAMS and Parent View
      • British Values
    • Who's Who
    • Governors >
      • Members of the Governing Body
      • Governors Meetings
      • Business Interests and Attendance
    • Safeguarding >
      • Healthy, Happy and Safe. Living and Learning at St Mary's School
      • Privacy Notice
  • Parents
    • Letters, Newsletters
    • Weekly School Blog
    • Calendar
    • School Uniform
    • Attendance
    • ParentMail
    • School Dinners
    • Breakfast Club
    • Early Years
    • Online Safety
    • COVID-19
    • Useful Links
  • Children
    • Fledgling: EYFS
    • Kingfisher: Year 1
    • Cuckoo: Year 2
    • Magpie: Year 3
    • Swallow: Year 4
    • Kestrels: Year 5
    • Owl: Year 6
    • Houses
    • Pupil Leadership Team
    • Online Safety
  • Community
    • The Flight House
    • St Marys Church
    • School Partnerships
    • International Schools
    • Story Time
    • Cookery Corner
  • Contact