Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar

At Parkfield, the rigorous and consistent teaching of Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation is vital in developing children's knowledge, use and understanding of the English language.

Spelling

Spelling is taught through RWI in EYFS. The children are taught to segment the sounds on their fingers and then write words into their books.

In Years 1-6, spelling is taught using the spelling lists from The Write Stuff. Each term the children have a spelling list of 100 words to learn. Each week, between 8-12 words are chosen from this list alongside commonly misspelled words and topic words chosen by the teacher. Spelling patterns are taught in school by the class teacher. The spelling test is a learning opportunity and each spelling is marked individually immediately afterwards to address any misconceptions.

At the end of each term, the children will take part in a fun class spelling bee.

At the end of each year, the children who are working at greater depth in spelling will take part in the Parkfield Spelling Bee.

Grammar and Punctuation

From Years 1 - 6, Grammar and Punctuation is taught discretely using the rigorous and sequential 'Classroom Secrets' scheme of learning. One hour per week is dedicated to the discrete teaching of Grammar and Punctuation and children have the opportunity to use and rehearse these skills in their writing lessons daily. There is a weekly Grammar SODA (starter of the day) using Grammar Ninja resources. These tasks are self-marked by the children and self-corrected where needed.

• Spelling words will begin informally in the Spring term and the spellings compliment the words learnt in the Read Write Inc phonics programme. Spellings are sent home to learn when your child is ready.

• Children use known sounds to attempt to write new words phonetically.

• Capital letters, full stops, exclamation marks and question marks are introduced when needed at a class and individual level.