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.