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At King James Academy, we believe that writing is a crucial skill that not only enhances academic success but also helps children grow as confident, expressive individuals. Our writing curriculum is designed to inspire and nurture every child, giving them the tools to express their ideas, communicate effectively, and explore their identity and place in the world.
We use high-quality texts to spark curiosity and provide meaningful writing opportunities across various subjects and ensure that children are writing for a specific purpose as a means of communicating. Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, or poetry, our students are encouraged to develop their authentic writing voices and engage in thoughtful discussions. By integrating writing with other areas of learning, we create engaging contexts that make writing relevant and enjoyable.
Our curriculum is carefully structured to ensure a progression of skills, focusing on the mechanics of writing such as grammar, punctuation, and structure. This helps students produce clear, well-organised work while building confidence in their ability to communicate ideas effectively.
At King James Academy, we see writing as a journey of discovery—one that helps every child develop the skills they need to succeed, both in school and beyond. Through a supportive and creative environment, we empower students to become confident writers and effective communicators.
Key Concepts
Grammar
Word, singular, plural, sentence, text, phrase, noun, adjective, verb, adverb, pronoun, possessive pronoun, suffix, subordination, coordination, noun phrases, statement, question, exclamation, command, present tense, past tense, future, progressive, present perfect, compound, conjunction, preposition, paragraph, direct speech, indirect speech, clause, main clause, subordinate clause, possessive, verb inflections, Standard English, adverbial, fronted adverbial, cohesion/cohesive device, ambiguity, article, determiner, relative clause, modal verb, independent clause, relative pronoun, synonym, antonym, passive voice, active voice, subjunctive
Spelling
Prefixes, suffixes, homophones, possessive apostrophe, regular plurals, irregular plurals, hyphenated words, vowel, consonant, subject, object, family of words, root words, etymology, phoneme, grapheme, split diagraph, syllable, trigraph
Punctuation
Capital letter, full stop, question mark, exclamation mark, comma, apostrophe, inverted commas, brackets, dashes, hyphen, parenthesis, ellipsis, semi-colon, colon, bullet point
Language Techniques & Rhetoric
Vocabulary, synonym, antonym, descriptive language, language for effect, adjective, verb, adverb, noun phrase, simile, metaphor, personification, cohesive devices, dialogue, direct speech, indirect speech, alliteration, hyperbole, rhetorical questions, assonance
Structure and Layout
Setting, character, protagonist, antagonist, beginning, ending, problem, resolution, build-up, chronological, non-chronological, flashback, atmosphere, cohesion, plot points, chapter, cast list, scene; paragraph, heading, sub-heading, column, bullet, table, caption, list
Writing Stages and Sequences
Planning writing, story map, planning devices, oral rehearsal, draft, edit, analysing writing, proofread
Spoken Language
Listen, respond, relevant questions, vocabulary, descriptions, explanation, narratives, express feelings, speculating, hypothesising, imagining, exploring ideas, Standard English, discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations, debates, viewpoints