THE PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING IN ENGLISH English has a pre-eminent place in education and in society. A high-quality education in English will teach pupils to speak and write fluently so that they can communicate their ideas and emotions to others, and through their reading and listening, others can communicate with them. Through reading in particular, pupils have a chance to develop culturally, emotionally, intellectually, socially and spiritually. Literature, especially, plays a key role in such development. Reading also enables pupils both to acquire knowledge and to build on what they already know. All the skills of language are essential to participating fully as a member of society; pupils who do not learn to speak, read and write fluently and confidently are effectively disenfranchised.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES At Chaddesley Corbett Primary School, we aim to develop pupils’ abilities within an integrated programme of speaking & listening, reading and writing. Pupils will be given opportunities to interrelate the requirements of English within a broad and balanced approach to the teaching of English, with opportunities to consolidate and reinforce taught literacy skills across the curriculum. Thus, by the end of Year 6 we aim for children to be able to:
read easily, fluently and with good understanding
develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information
acquire a wide vocabulary, an understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language
appreciate our rich and varied literary heritage
write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences
use discussion in order to learn; to elaborate and clearly explain their understanding and ideas
become competent in speaking and listening; making formal presentations; demonstrating to others and participating in debate
