English in Our Classrooms
On Working Walls you will see:
- Vocabulary linked to the genre the children are studying
- Examples of writing
- Key features of the writing
- Appropriate stem sentences.
- Representations of current learning (concrete/pictorial/abstract).
- Key vocabulary linked to the learning.
- Imagery to support the children's descriptions
- Key grammar, punctuation and spelling features being studied.
- Ideas around compostion and the effect our writing will have on the reader.
In English lessons you will see:
- Well-planned lessons that are tailored to support the needs of all children.
- Children engaged showing a passion for reading and writing.
- Interactive and practical learning including reading, writing as well as oracy, debate and drama
- A range of challenges to consolidate and extend learning.
- Working walls that enable that enable learning and support discussion.
- English vocabulary being used accurately and confidently where children can articulate their ideas and thought process.
English Journals:
- Presentation and feedback policy is stuck inside the front cover.
- Children follow their year group’s presentation expectations, for example, full date written, green pen for editing
- Examples of reading, writing and grammar activities
- Green pen is used where children have edited or marked their learning (if applicable to year group).
- Examples of where children have been challenged or extended is visible.
