Writing
Highgate Sentence Knowledge Curriculum
At Highgate we follow a four step process when teaching writing
Explore – During the first stage ‘Explore’ the children will read a model text that is created by the teacher. They will read the text to develop an understanding of the text and it’s features. The children will explore the vocabulary used whilst developing a vocabulary bank to be used in future writing.
Apply – In the second stage ‘Apply’ the children will learn how to use writing skills using a sentence skills approach. This will be taught explicitly practising the grammatical structures, punctuation and sentences that will be used during their own create stage. Children will take part in short burst writing sessions where they apply the skills that they have been taught.
Create – Children will plan their own text using the model text for inspiration.
Elevate – In the final stage children will revise their work and edit it. They then publish their final masterpieces.
