Grammar Workshop Thursday 16th June 2016 9am and 2pm http://www.aldrington.brighton-hove.sch.uk/home/literacy

AIMS How do we teach grammar and what are the National expectations for KS1 (Years 1 & 2) How do we teach grammar and what are the National expectations for KS2 (Years 3 -6) To develop understanding of grammar terminology To show you how can you support your child at home

How do we teach grammar?

KS1 Expectations Nouns Adjectives Verbs Adverbs Conjunctions Punctuation – A . ! ? ,-,-, https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/pages/grammar-punctuation-and-spelling-made-easy

Adjectives describe nouns. Adverbs describe verbs What type of sentence is it? What punctuation do we need? question ? statement . command bossy verb exclamation ! Adjectives describe nouns. Adverbs describe verbs The black cat sat happily on the patterned mat and purred quietly.

KS2 Expectations - Use grammatical features to create different effects in their writing - Use different writing styles for different purposes and audiences - Use complex sentences - Use varied sentence starts - Use the different parts of speech https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/pages/grammar-punctuation-and-spelling-made-easy

Further information is on our website Grammar Expectations Further information is on our website

Grammar Terminology A Glossary of Grammar Terminology can be found on our website!

Let’s play Some Grammar Games! Try the activity opposite. Play some of the games on our website or try one of the board games! . ! http://www.missmaggie.org/scholastic/cleanup_eng_launcher.html http://www.sentenceplay.co.uk/sentenceGames.htm http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/literacy2.htm#grammar

How can you support your child at home? Talking Reading Practise phonics sounds / spelling patterns Encourage: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check Writing super sentences (VCOP) Creative writing opportunities (shopping list, instructions, story writing, taking notes, birthday cards, thank you letters) Encourage the improvement of writing Play games on our website! Top Tips https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/pages/grammar-punctuation-and-spelling-made-easy

Here are some quick tools to use at home!

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A BIG thank you for coming today! And finally.... A BIG thank you for coming today!