Spelling and Grammar

Spelling 

We use Read Write Inc. Spelling for Years 2-6 to meet the demanding spelling requirements of the National Curriculum and to build on the fantastic start our children make with Read Write Inc. Phonics.

Reasons why we use this programme:

• Puts the complex requirements of the curriculum into snappy 15-minute lessons
• Makes spelling fun! Aliens from an exciting online spelling planet clearly introduce spelling rules and concepts
• Provides plenty of  writing practice with a clear record of progress
• The emphasis is on teaching spelling, not simply testing spelling
• Although the teaching of phoneme-grapheme correspondence underpins this programme, it also develops children’s knowledge of word families, how suffixes impact upon root words, and provides mnemonics to remember the trickiest spellings.
• The teaching revolves around instruction (with the help of online alien characters), partner and group practice, and competitive group challenges that help children commit new words to memory.

How are children assessed?

Half-termly practice tests assess children’s spelling progress using the same format as the statutory assessments in England. Online tracking spreadsheets enable us to record and track individual children’s progress and identify units or concepts pupils might need to be retaught.

During the teaching activities each week, a number of assessment opportunities are also planned into the programme. The emphasis is on the importance of learning to spell, rather than being tested on spelling.

Don't just take our word for it...

Year 2 - Henry P - "We do spelling after play time in the morning, it is fun because it isn't too hard."

Minnie - "We do spelling every day, it is fun because we get to write new things."

Year 3 - Harper - "We do spelling at the start of every English lesson, I love four in a row because its like Connect 4, but with spellings."

Isaiah - "Spelling is a challenge, I like it!"

Year 4 - Edith - "We do spelling in most English lessons, it helps me get knowledge for tests, I like choose the right word because it makes me thing."

Brodhi - "We do spelling in English lessons usually 4 times a week, I like it because it helps me with English and we do it for a reason, it's not just something we have to do".

Year 5 - Norah - "We do spelling once or twice a week, my favourite activities are four in a row and dictation because you get to work with your partner."

Year 6 -