1. KS2 Literacy Workshop Welcome We will be looking at: Handwriting
Spelling
Grammar
Extended writing
Reading RZ

2. Rub – double consonant, add ing
Teaching Spelling
Many different rules
Taught weekly
Reviewed daily
Play: Adding ‘ing’
Make – drop the e, add ing
Rub – double consonant, add ing
Walk – just add ing RZ

3. Spelling How best to support your child with their spellings:
Look, cover, write and check (horizontal or vertical)
Put the words into context
Write them in sentences showing understanding RZ

4. Handwriting In school we teach a cursive script
Key points to remember:
Each letter starts on the line
Capital letters stand alone
Keep the writing consistent RZ

5. Grammar
In school we teach a Grammar daily using the correct terminology:
embedded clauses, connectives, adverb
Children are tested at the end of KS2
It follows the pattern
Review  Teach Practice Apply
We encourage children to speak in full sentences which will then help when writing.
Think it Say it Write it Read it Check it RZ

6. Grammar
Why? Identified the need as children lacked these skills. Formal assessments at the end of KS2.
When? Daily in classes for 30 mins
What? Specific skills that the children need
How is it going? Evidence in other writing across the curriculum CS

7. Plan > Draft > Edit >Present For a purpose:
Daily Writing
Plan > Draft > Edit >Present
For a purpose:
Letters
Adverts
Leaflets
Stories for other children RZ

8. Extended Writing Why? Develop stamina for writing
When? Every other week
Where? Separate book, evidence
What? All genres of writing
How is it going? Great atmosphere around school, all children enjoying writing, calm environments, evidence of children using taught skills CS

9. Reading Ideas on how to do this:
We recommend that children read to an adult at least 3 times a week. (Rewards still under review due to no Reading Raffle.)
Ideas on how to do this:
Take it in turns to read to each other
Let the children see you reading the paper, a magazine, book etc. If they see you do it they are more likely to do it themselves!
Let the children read whatever they choose, after all they all need to read for pleasure also
Question the children as they read
Make predictions, draw pictures from descriptions, ask about the author’s intent
Discuss the choice of vocabulary CS

10. Questions to ask Look at the Reading Guide
Use when reading with your child CS

11. Questions