Writing
KS1 children, here are some writing tasks for you to complete.
Year 1, please complete the pack below (you will need to scroll down as the Maths tasks are presented first).
Year 2, please complete the setting descriptions below.
Remember to use capital letters, finger spaces and full stops. Make your writing as interesting as you can; include a range of adjectives and conjunctions to further extend your sentences.
Writing
The programmes of study for writing at key stages 1 and 2 are constructed similarly to those for reading:
- transcription (spelling and handwriting)
- composition (articulating ideas and structuring them in speech and writing)
Activities to support your child at home
- Handwriting practice - There are fun activities to develop and support different physical (gross and fine motor skills) and skill based elements required in developing a good handwriting style and are suitable for all ages and abilities - look at this website for ideas. https://teachhandwriting.co.uk/gross-and-fine-motor-skills-games.html
- Spellings - children to put spellings in sentences, this will help with understanding the word and basic sentence structure.
- Creative writing - using visuals at home for children to write a story. Write a diary about their day.
Home Learning
- Phonic videos available online (teachers are providing phonic recorded videos to support your child)
- Support from teachers for key skills for writing and feedback to support their learning.
- Spellings and key skills will be provided through Home Learning.
Links to support your child at home with Writing
- BBC Bitesize has videos, lessons and quizzes from EYS to Year https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary
- Oak Academy for KS1 - https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-1/subjects/english
- Oak Academy for KS2 - https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-2/subjects/english