English
In English pupils develop skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. It enables them to express themselves creatively and imaginatively and to communicate with others effectively. Pupils learn to become enthusiastic and critical readers of stories, poetry and drama as well as non-fiction and media texts. The study of English helps pupils understand how language works by looking at its patterns, structures and origins. Using this knowledge, pupils can choose and adapt what they say and write in different situations.
Please use the following link to access the National Curriculum's English programme of study:
How can I help my child?
- Take time to talk with your child. Use real situations to develop discussions, to encourage imagination and to share experiences.
- Introduce new language to your children. How many words can you think of that mean the same as small?
- Share nursery rhymes and songs.
- Read with, and to your child as much as you can. Your child is never too old for you to read them a story. This will help your child develop a real love of reading.
- Discuss the books you read with your child to find out what your child has understood.
- Read books more than once.
- Don’t ever say that a book is too easy for your child.
- Encourage your child to write a diary, shopping lists, comic-strip stories, thank you letters, write labels and messages.
Reading
Click here to find out more about how we teach reading.
Watch Michael Rosen talking about reading in this link:
https://www.facebook.com/196821702848/posts/10156338945042849/?vh=e&d=n
Talk for Writing
Talk for Writing enables children to imitate the key language they need for a piece of writing orally before they try reading, analysing and rewriting it. It underpins the idea that if we are unable to say it, then we are unable to write it. We, at The Weatheralls, are extremely thrilled to be continuing to use this approach to help raise standards and enjoyment in writing. You may like to refer to the poster which shows the fundamental actions that support children in orally retelling a story. You can find out more information about Talk for Writing here at: www.talk4writing.co.uk/about
Useful Documents
