English

Writing

We are passionate about equipping our pupils to become confident, accurate and creative writers at Ashperton Primary Academy. From the crucial foundational elements of their marking making journey in EYFS through to the sophisticated extended compositions in year 6, children are skilfully taught the progression of skills they need to become competent writers with the ability to write effectively for a wide range of different purposes.

Our writing curriculum recognises and teaches the wide variety of skills children require to become successful writers and includes,

our handwriting lessons (using resources from the Penpals scheme)
our spelling lessons (using resources from the Spelling with Grammarsaurus scheme)
our writing lessons (using Grammarsaurus Writing Units – which include vocabulary development, compositional skills as well as punctuation and grammar)
vocabulary development and applied writing opportunities in subjects across the curriculum

Children learn to write a range of fiction and non-fiction for varying audiences. Staff strive to expand children’s vocabulary, use discussion and speaking activities to enhance writing and use high-quality texts and books to inspire children to become capable and confident writers.

Writing Policy

Writing Overview

Punctuation and Grammar Overview

Spelling

Spelling Overview Document - Year 2

Spelling Overview Document - Year 3-4

Spelling Overview Document - Year 5-6

Statutory Year 3 and 4 Spelling List Statutory Year 5 and 6 Spelling List

Phonics

Here at Ashperton, staff and pupils follow the very exciting and engaging phonics scheme 'Supersonic Phonic Friends'. Supersonic Phonic Friends is an enchanted adventure of phonics where along the way children will meet several friendly woodland characters who represent each literacy skill involved. Supported by the children's new 'Supersonic friends' and rhyming captions and phrases, this approach will ensure children develop confidence and apply each skill to their own reading and writing. Explore the benefits and have a look at the links and videos below to find out more about our phonics scheme.

Phonics Progression

Example Phonics Lesson

Supersonic Phonic Friends Helpful Phrases and Actions

The Spelling for the Sound ~ The Basics

Alternative pronunciations of the same spelling