Reading- Teaching Writing in Years 1-3; MoE publication

Reading- Teaching Writing in Years 1-3; MoE publication  

What?
This publication serves to detail the expected learning that are expected after the various milestones achieved,  6 months, 1 year, 2 years etc at school. It makes clear the progressions that need to achieved so the learner continues to extend the quality and quantity of their writing.

So what?
I particularly noted what was required from students in their second year at school. These points are noted here to direct my teaching of Year 2 students and struggling Year 3 students.

Writing becomes more complex in Year 2 and requires teaching of the following...

• graphic organisers
• awareness of the audience and purpose for writing
• precise vocabulary e.g., precise verbs and adjectives
• greater details written
• Writing across the curriculum becomes a requirement
• reading responses require more writing
• spelling focuses on rules e.g., prefixes and suffixes
• greater teaching is needed of how to proof-read and edit

What now?

What does this mean for my teaching?

1. Guided revision
2. Helping circles
3. Buddy to help check spelling
4. Stretching sentences
5. Increase the pace of writing
6. Increase the detail through detailed "sketches" and think alouds.
7. Guided self assessment