Writing at St Paul's

Writing consists of two dimensions:

• Transcription (spelling and handwriting) 
• Composition (articulating ideas and structuring them in speech and writing)

The Curriculum at St Paul’s will help learners:

• Develops pupils competence in both dimensions
• Plan, revise and evaluate their writing
• Develop effective transcription to write down ideas fluently
• Know the relationship between phonics, word structure and spelling structure. of words
• Form, articulate and communicate ideas for effective composition
• Organising ideas coherently for a reader
• Develop an awareness of the audience, purpose and context of writing
• Develop a wide knowledge of vocabulary and grammar
• Develop  fluent, legible and speedy handwriting

To develop these characteristics they will explore the following key concepts:

• Write with purpose: This concept involves understanding the purpose or purposes of a piece of writing.

• Use imaginative description: This concept involves developing an appreciation of how best to convey ideas through description.

• Organise writing appropriately: This concept involves developing an appreciation of how best to convey ideas through description.

• Use paragraphs: This concept involves understanding how to group ideas so as to guide the reader.

• Use sentences appropriately: This concept involves using different types of sentences appropriately for both clarity and for effect.

• Present neatly: This concept involves developing an understanding of handwriting and clear presentation.

• Spell correctly: This concept involves understanding the need for accuracy.

• Punctuate accurately: This concept involves understanding that punctuation adds clarity to writing.

• Analyse writing: This concept involves understanding how grammatical choices give effect and meaning to writing.

• Present writing: This concept involves learning to reflect upon writing and reading it aloud to others.