KS1-KS2 Reading Objective Overview
2019-20
OVERACHING AIMS: “The overarching aim for English in the national curriculum is to promote high standards of language and literacy by equipping pupils with a strong command of the spoken and written word, and to develop their love of literature through widespread reading for enjoyment.” (2014 Primary Curriculum Framework Guidance)
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 language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences Use discussion in order to learn; be able to elaborate and explain understanding and ideas clearly Be confident in the arts of speaking and listening, making formal presentations, demonstrating to others and participating in debate
SPOKEN LANGUAGE The national curriculum for English reflects the importance of spoken language in pupils’ development across the whole curriculum – cognitively, socially and linguistically. Spoken language underpins the development of reading and writing. The quality and variety of language that pupils hear and speak are vital for developing their vocabulary and grammar and their understanding for reading and writing.
OUR READING PROMISE At Bishop Martin we aim to make all of our pupils ‘readers’. We aim to ensure a balanced mix of approaches to reading so that our pupils achieve the skills required, a positive attitude, confidence as well as interest and a life-long love of literature. Children are encouraged to develop inference, deduction and analyse the use of the author’s language to establish further understanding of texts. Reading areas are established in all classrooms. All children are heard read by a teacher at least weekly. Phonics is the basic reading instruction that teaches children the relationships between letters and sounds. Our direct teaching of phonics begins in Nursery and teaches children to use these relationships to speak and write words. Knowing these relationships through phonics helps young readers to recognise familiar words accurately and easily "decode" new words. At Bishop Martin we use LCP materials to structure our planning and interactive resources, including phonics bug and phonics play, to support learning. We strongly encourage children to read regularly at home and provide a range of materials, including access to the online library ‘Reading Bug’.