Writing

At Boston Pioneers Academy, we are committed to nurturing a love of writing by developing our pupils into thoughtful readers and confident writers. While our writing curriculum is predominantly book-based, we also enrich our writing lessons with a range of stimuli, including whole texts, extracts, images and videos. 

To address gaps in knowledge and establish high expectations from the outset, we explicitly teach Grammarsaurus' The Place Value of Punctuation and Grammar during the Autumn term. PVPG breaks down the fundamental components of sentences, helping children understand the "building blocks" of writing. This method addresses gaps in knowledge by explicitly teaching essential grammar and punctuation skills, ensuring learners develop a strong foundation for cohesive and confident writing.

We also recognise the vital role of oracy in developing confident communicators. Speaking and listening are embedded throughout our writing curriculum, enabling pupils to articulate ideas, justify opinions, and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Through exposure to high-quality texts, diverse stimuli and purposeful talk, learners develop the ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and express themselves.

Writing Implementation

• Transcription: Reception learners develop fine motor skills through activities like ‘dough disco,’ progressing to Nelson Handwriting for letter formation and joining.
• Hook into the Unit: Lessons begin with engaging activities, sparking curiosity and creativity.
• Read as a Reader and Writer: Learners analyse text structure and language, focusing on purpose, audience, form, and tone.
• Modelled, Shared, and Guided Writing: Writing is taught through demonstrations, collaboration, and targeted support, ensuring a gradual release to independence.
• Planning: Students structure ideas and align their writing with success criteria for clarity and coherence.
• Drafting and Grammar: Learners focus on spelling, punctuation, and grammar, with additional sessions provided as needed.
• Proofread, Revise, Edit, and Publish: Students refine their work through feedback and celebrate achievements by publishing their writing in various forms.

Our Writing Long-Term Plan can be viewed below.

Should you require any additional information or have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to our English lead, Joanna Hayford, at the following email: enquiries@bostonpioneersacademy.net