English Learning and Teaching at St Joseph's

At St Joseph’s, we teach English by developing the following skills:

• Oracy

• Reading: (Read Write Inc and Master Readers)

• Writing (Read Write Inc)

• Vocabulary

• Spelling, punctuation and grammar

Children learn through a wide range of experiences: writing stories, letters, diaries, information texts, reports, poetry, the analysis of text, drama, films, plays, assemblies/liturgies and songs. 

Oracy at St Joseph’s

At St Joseph’s, we develop children’s confidence and clarity in spoken language. We do this in many ways.

• Encouraging conversations. This could be through questioning, sparking interactions and giving prompts.

• Modelling and encouraging listening skills. 

• Modelling speaking loudly and clearly.

• Boosting comprehension through questioning.

• Extensive oral rehearsal of sentences.

Developing these skills enables children to clarify their thinking and organise their ideas for writing. Children have opportunities in Class Celebration of the Word, group discussions, class assemblies and drama.