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Writing

“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” – Stephen King

 

Writing Vision

Our school’s vision for writing is to empower our children to become effective communicators who are confident in their ability to express themselves through the written word. At Millfields, we believe that writing is a fundamental skill that is essential to success in all areas of life, and we are committed to supporting our children by giving them the tools and skills they need to excel in this area.

 

Handwriting

In the Early Years, we teach children at Millfields to form letters and words correctly using the Read Write Inc handwriting scheme. In Year 2, the children will begin to build on these core skills by learning to write cursively. We believe that good presentation skills are important as we want children to value their own work and for others to do the same. By introducing and teaching consistent letter and word formation from the Early Years, and then gradually introducing cursive script as the children move through the school, our aim is for children to be able to focus upon the content of their writing from year 2 onwards rather than on the mechanics of handwriting. We aim for our children to develop a clear cursive handwriting script that they are proud of.

Our English curriculum ensures all our pupils:

  • acquire a wide and rich vocabulary and an understanding of grammar: using them effectively in written work.
  • develop an appreciation of our rich and varied literary heritage
  • write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their language and style in and for a range of situations, purposes and audiences
  • actively engage in discussions in order to develop their own understanding: sharing their own thoughts and ideas.
  • learn, and use common exception words appropriate to their year group
  • develop an understanding of specific spelling rules through participation in Read, Write Inc.
  • write using a cursive script
  • use the elements of punctuation appropriate to their year group/Key Stage
     

Here at Millfields, we use high quality texts to inspire and ignite the children's imagination, providing them with new ideas that can be applied to their own work.