Being a Writer

To become a Writer, the Curriculum at St Paul’s will help learners develop the following characteristics:

• The ability to write fluently and with interesting detail on a number of topics throughout the curriculum.
• A vivid imagination which makes readers engage with and enjoy their writing.
• A highly developed vocabulary and an excellent knowledge of writing techniques to extend details or description.
• Well-organised and structured writing, which includes a variety of sentence structures.
• Excellent transcription skills that ensure their writing is well presented and punctuated, spelled correctly and neat.
• A love of writing and an appreciation of its educational, cultural and entertainment values.

To develop these characteristics they will explore the following key concepts:

 

  • Write with purpose: This concept involves understanding the purpose or purposes of a piece of writing.
  • Use imaginative description: This concept involves developing an appreciation of how best to convey ideas through description.
  • Organise writing appropriately: This concept involves developing an appreciation of how best to convey ideas through description.
  • Use paragraphs: This concept involves understanding how to group ideas so as to guide the reader.
  • Use sentences appropriately: This concept involves using different types of sentences appropriately for both clarity and for effect.
  • Present neatly: This concept involves developing an understanding of handwriting and clear presentation.
  • Spell correctly: This concept involves understanding the need for accuracy.
  • Punctuate accurately: This concept involves understanding that punctuation adds clarity to writing.
  • Analyse writing: This concept involves understanding how grammatical choices give effect and meaning to writing.
  • Present writing: This concept involves learning to reflect upon writing and reading it aloud to others.