We use high quality, language rich texts and film units to support the children's writing. 

When planning the unit of writing, teachers follow a 3 phase learning journey loosely based on the Talk For Writing approach.

The first stage is warming up the text: This is where the children get to know the story. This may involve role-play or story maps. We aim to start each topic with a 'hook' lesson which brings the story to life and captures the children's imagination.

The second stage is the apprentice writes: this is where the grammar and the skills, the children earlier identified , is taught within the context of what they will be writing. The children practise these skills and also practise them in the context of their desired outcome.

The third stage is the writing stage: This is where the children draft, edit, revise and redraft their work using their pink and green highlighters and their green biros. They will finally publish and, where appropriate, evaluate the authorial choices they made.

Please see the parents' grammar guide at the bottom of the page to see what is covered and when as well as the terminology used. An example of the year 1 section is below: