Writing

We want pupils to be inspired to be independent and creative writers, who have the ability to write for a range of purposes through a range of genres. We want them to be exposed to a range of texts (fiction, non-fiction, poetry) that promote not only a love for reading, but a love for writing. Oracy will be at the heart of what and how we teach, to not only model to the children, but also give them opportunities to improve their own skills. We do this through

Literacy Tree’s writing resource and programme, Writing Roots, based around our Teach Through a Text pedagogy, which embeds all National Curriculum requirements and places audience and purpose at the core. Literacy Tree’s primary focus through its book-based pedagogy is to motivate children to write for a range of audiences and purposes using high-quality, diverse children’s literature by significant authors. We do this by helping schools immerse children in a range of literary worlds and themes, heightening engagement and creating curiosity through process drama, discussion and debate. This allows them to see themselves represented, and also explore the lives and experiences of others. Thus, igniting a lifelong passion for writing through drama, immersion and multiple opportunities for quality talk which Literacy Tree planning promotes.