Reading Writing and Maths
English
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In order to fulfil the programme of study for English, the school uses the Primary Framework for Literacy, as a detailed basis for implementing the statutory requirements for reading and writing (Fiction, Non-Fiction and Poetry) through delivering the objectives outlined within the twelve strands. Speaking and listening is taught as an integral part and through a cross-curricular multi-skill approach, to cover the strands of the National Curriculum, including Drama. Oral work is central to Literacy.
Subject Aims and Objectives
To develop skills in effective communication with others through speaking, listening, reading and writing both within school and outside.
To express creativity and imagination.
To develop enthusiastic and critical readers of stories, poetry and drama, including that from different cultures and times, as well as non-fiction and media texts.
To understand how language works by looking at its’ patterns, structures and origins. To use this knowledge to choose and adapt what they say and write in different situations.
To develop knowledge of the grammatical functions of the English language, and recognise explicitly the correct terminology for these functions, recognising them within their own writing and out of context.
To use this knowledge to choose and adapt what they say and write in different situations.
During Key Stage 1 pupils learn to:
1) Speak confidently and listen to what others have to say.
2) Begin to read and write independently and with enthusiasm.
3) Use language to explore their own experiences and imaginary worlds.
4) Gain knowledge of age related grammatical functions such as commas, full stops and exclamations.
During Key Stage 2 pupils learn to:
1) Change the way they speak and write to suit different situations, purposes and audiences.
2) Read a range of texts and respond to different layers of meaning in them.
3) Develop their knowledge of age related grammatical functions, such as adverbials, prepositional phrases and clauses, and begin to talk about how they use these in their written work.
4) Explore the use of language in literary and non-literary texts and learn how Language works.
Speaking and listening, reading and writing are integrated within the planning sequence.
Resources and Accommodation
English resources are retained within the appropriate year group classrooms.
National Curriculum
Handwriting Policy
IT
Phonics- Read Write INC Scheme, Read Write INC fresh start, Y2, Y3/4, Y5/6 common exception word lists. Spelling Exemplification,
Spelling Bank
Guided Reading- KS1 Rigby Star, KS2 Rigby Navigator
Individual Reading- KS1/KS2 Book Banded readers in library and classroom
The aim is to support children using colour banded reading books, by offering variety and breadth to their reading experience through a choice of 'real' books that they can read mostly by themselves.
Book Banding is a method of grading the reading level of a book. It can also be called book gradin or book levelling. The bands enable the books to be graded from the simplest texts suitable for very early readers to texts for fluent readers.
Mathematics
Mathematics teaches us how to make sense of the world around us through developing the ability to calculate, to communicate, to reason and to solve problems. It enables children to understand and appreciate relationships and pattern in both number and pace in their everyday lives. Through their growing knowledge and understanding, children learn to appreciate the contribution made by many cultures to the development and application of mathematics.
At Scawby Primary Academy we aim to:
- promote enjoyment and enthusiasm for learning through practical activity, exploration and discussion
- develop mathematical skills and knowledge and quick recall of basic facts in line with The Primary Framework recommendations;
- promote confidence and competence with numbers and the number system
- develop the ability to solve problems through decision-making and reasoning in a range of contexts
- develop a practical understanding of the ways in which information is gathered and presented
- explore features of shape and space, and develop measuring skills in a range of contexts
- develop an appreciation of the creative aspects of maths and awareness of its aesthetic appeal
- understand the importance of mathematics in everyday life.