Reading into Writing
At Lower Farm Academy, reading is at the heart of our writing curriculum. Through our carefully sequenced Reading Spine, pupils explore high-quality texts that provide rich models of vocabulary, language, structure and authorial craft. These texts inspire learning, broaden cultural capital and give pupils meaningful contexts for writing.
Writing
We believe that writing is a vital life skill and aim for every pupil to become a confident, ambitious and independent writer. Through a carefully planned curriculum, pupils develop the knowledge and skills needed to write accurately, fluently and creatively for a range of audiences and purposes.
Writing lessons are built around engaging experiences and high-quality texts. Pupils discuss ideas, explore model texts, undertake research and practise key writing skills before planning, drafting, editing and improving their work. Through explicit teaching and modelling, they learn to make effective choices about vocabulary, grammar, structure and style.
As pupils progress through the school, they write across a wide range of genres, including narrative, poetry and non-fiction. By drawing upon their reading experiences, pupils develop into articulate, reflective and increasingly sophisticated writers who are well prepared for the next stage of their education and beyond.
Writing Process Progression (Continuous Through Y1-Y6)
Across all year groups, pupils are taught to:
- Discuss and generate ideas.
- Rehearse sentences orally.
- Use model texts.
- Plan and organise writing.
- Write for different audiences and purposes.
- Draft and develop ideas.
- Evaluate effectiveness.
- Edit grammar, vocabulary and punctuation.
- Proofread independently.
- Read writing aloud and respond to feedback.
- Draw on reading and research to inform writing.
