This year we are implementing an new approach to writing using the Talk for Writing programme. Talk for Writing was developed by the author Pie Corbett. It is a whole school approach to develop our children as readers, writers, speakers and listeners. It enables children to read and write independently for a range of purposes and a variety of audiences. Through fun activities that help them rehearse the tune of the language they need, followed by shared writing to show them how to craft their writing, children are helped to write in the same style. The approach moves from children being supported by the teacher and teaching assistants using shared writing and guided teaching towards children writing independently and creatively.
Below is a video of Pie Corbett, the creator of this methodology, describing the key principles.
This term all of our classes are sharing the same theme and model text – Supertato and the Evil Pea. Click here to read the story.
How you can support Talk for Writing at home
