At St Michael\u2019s Primary, we support children to become confident communicators who enjoy reading, express their ideas and use language effectively in everyday life. Literacy is developed throughout the school day, giving pupils opportunities to practise their skills across all areas of learning.<\/p>\n
Our literacy curriculum focuses on three closely connected areas:<\/p>\n
We use the Curriculum for Excellence experiences and outcomes to plan learning that builds on children\u2019s existing skills and provides appropriate support and challenge. These describe the knowledge, understanding and skills children develop as they progress through the curriculum. Teachers use them alongside the national Benchmarks to assess progress and identify next steps in learning.<\/p>\n
Through listening and talking, children learn to share their thoughts, ask questions, explain their thinking and listen respectfully to others. Discussion, collaborative activities and presentations help pupils develop confidence and recognise the value of different viewpoints.<\/p>\n
In reading, we develop the skills children need to recognise words, understand texts and explore meaning. Pupils experience a variety of stories, poetry, non-fiction and digital texts, encouraging curiosity and helping them discover their own reading interests. We aim to nurture a love of books that continues beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n
In writing, children learn to communicate for different purposes and audiences. From early mark-making to longer, structured pieces, pupils are supported to develop their ideas, extend their vocabulary and improve spelling, punctuation and grammar. Opportunities to plan, discuss and review their work help them grow as writers.<\/p>\n
Our expeditionary learning provides meaningful opportunities to apply literacy skills through research, discussion, reading and sharing discoveries. By connecting literacy with real questions and experiences, we help children understand its importance in their learning and in the wider world.<\/p>\n
Families play an important part in this journey. Sharing books, talking about the school day and encouraging reading and writing at home all help to build children\u2019s confidence and enjoyment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
At St Michael\u2019s Primary, we support children to become confident communicators who enjoy reading, express their ideas and use language effectively in everyday life. Literacy is developed throughout the school day, giving pupils opportunities to practise their skills across all areas of learning. Our literacy curriculum focuses on three closely connected areas: Listening and Talking … Continue reading LITERACY<\/span>