English
‘Children should be taught to write and speak fluently so that they can communicate their ideas and emotions to others and, through their reading and listening, others can communicate with them. Through reading in particular, pupils have a chance to develop culturally, emotionally, intellectually, socially and spiritually.’
(DfE New Curriculum document 2013)
Through our curriculum at Connaught, children are enabled to express themselves creatively and imaginatively whether they are immersed in reading, composing written texts or engaging in oral debates and presentations to enable them to 'Improve Every Day'.
Training Videos
Reluctant Readers
Here is a video to help you support your child with the phonic sounds and their reading.
Homework
Children are expected to read aloud at home at least five times per week, recording the book that they have read and the pages read in their homework diary. Parents are required to sign the reading record, which is then monitored by the teacher. It is important to hear your child read and ask them questions about the text to ensure they comprehend what they have read. (See the link above under 'Reading' for suggested questions).
Children also have a SPAG homework linked to something that they have been learning about in school or something that they have previously learnt.
Children are given 10 spellings to practice each week on Spelling Shed. It is best for these to be practiced little and often, doing a game or two each day.
Children's quotes
Year 3
Year 4
Weblinks
Please use the following links for KS2 English skills practice and guidance:
Useful websites for English:
Instruction and activities on Reading, Writing and SPaG:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english/
Links to online skills practice:
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar
Comprehensive list of links to various areas of English:
http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/literacy/index.htm
Literacy ‘Boot Camp’ for upper KS2 (first 5 days free)
