English

Writing

Reading and writing development are so closely linked: unleash the reader, and the writing will often follow! At Brookfield, English lessons typically involve exciting texts to hook the children towards storytelling and writing outcomes created with an awareness of audience, purpose and voice. We explore a wide range of writing types ranging from various narrative genres to non-fiction such as information texts and persuasive letters. We use learning strategies through discussion about the writing process and articulating thoughts and ideas out loud: an immersion in the world of the text and its writing type; word building; spoken practice; high quality modelling; shared and independent writing opportunities. We aim to share this fantastic writing and are always seeking opportunities for these outcomes to be delivered to others: children in other year groups; turned into presentations or performances; published and displayed as a celebration of their work.

The texts which inspire us have been carefully chosen to introduce children to a range of authors and to ensure that, as well as broadening their horizons, every child sees reflections of themselves and their friends within the books on their English journey. We are proud of the diversity of our texts at Brookfield and are constantly open to refreshing choices with a mind to them being reflective of our children, the world around and imagined contexts beyond their lived experience. Many trips and workshops also provide opportunities for exciting writing outcomes. For example, 

Brookfield Skill Progression English Writing

Please see the documents below for guidanceon English in each year group:

Year 1

Year One End of Year Expectations

Year 2

Year Two End of Year Expectations

Year 3

Year Three End of Year Expectations

Year 4

Year Four End of Year Expectations

Year 5

Year Five End of Year Expectations

Year 6

Year Six End of Year Expectations