There is a direct correlation between the amount a child reads, their attainment in reading and the quality of their writing. Knowing this to be an exact correlation within their school attainment, and having spotted Pie’s Y3-6 ‘Page Turners’ sets of books, an idea began to take shape at Maidwell Primary.
Creating a love of reading at Selby Community Primary
Beckie Reeve, Reading Leader at Selby Community Primary School explains how the school has transformed attitudes to reading: “As part of the Literacy Team at Selby CP, I can honestly say that we are well on our way to conquering that real love of reading with our children”.
Independent writers
The aim of Talk for Writing is to grow independent writers. Here are some suggestions from Pie Corbett as to how this can be achieved in relation to narrative and non-fiction. He then looks at how such independence can be prepared for through the innovation stage of the Talk for Writing process.
Never-heard-the-word grammar grid
If you’re teaching grammar, as with any teaching, it’s important to establish what the children already know and what needs to be taught. Use the never-heard-the-word grid with your class in order to establish which of the key grammar terms need teaching, or which the children have understood from previous grammar lessons.
Talk for Writing actions for key connectives
The connectives actions sheet is a one-page document with pictures of Pie demonstrating the suggested Talk for Writing actions for the key connectives.
Connectives phrase bank
This document is a connectives phrase bank for children to use in a variety of different contexts. It is referenced in the ‘Year-on-year progression’ document.
Teaching English creatively
This is a 25-page document written by Pie Corbett. It is a key Talk for Writing resource in which Pie explains what is important when teaching English and also suggests a range of activities for teachers to use in the classroom.