The Write Stuff

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Model section – the teacher close models a sentence that outlines clear writing features and techniques. Learn the Hooked on Books approach through a one day training course with creator, Jane Considine. You will spend the day learning the system amongst like-minded teachers and those within the teaching profession. You will be armed with the tools and techniques needed to implement the system immediately into your classroom. Spelling is taught through the Spelling Shed scheme. In each year group, children will be taught specific spelling rules which they will build on and use throughout the scheme. Children are challenged to ‘Deepen the Moment’ which requires them to independently draw upon previously learnt skills and apply them to their writing during that chunk. The Writing Rainbow is the essential teaching and learning resource for all schools that teach writing using Jane Considine’s systems. Within the tiers of the rainbow are contained the 27 lenses that form the construct for all writing, both narrative and non-fiction. It is perfect for displays and working walls.

The Writing Rainbow A1 Poster - The Training Space The Writing Rainbow A1 Poster - The Training Space

The Write Stuff provides a balance of narrative, non-fiction and poetry writing throughout each term. Impact By using these lenses, pupils will become more confident on the range and repertoire of aspects to showcase in their independent writing. This approach supports a systems view to teaching writing that can be applied to any text, novel, picture book or film. The Large Writing Rainbow Symbols are a set of brightly coloured, hard wearing resources for use in all aspects of the teaching and learning process. Designed by Jane Considine, this excellent classroom resource is a must have for every teacher.Jane Considine, founder of The Training Space and author of bestselling books The Write Stuff and Hooked on Books, energises and inspires thousands of teachers every year, helping them to transform the teaching of reading, writing and spelling. Jane’s research informed and evidence based systems provide structures for success, enabling teachers to continually deliver outstanding results. Enable section – the children write their sentence following the model and have the opportunity to 'deepen the moment' where they can explore the plot point further and demonstrate their own creative sentences using their previous learning.

Large Writing Rainbow Symbols - The Training Space Large Writing Rainbow Symbols - The Training Space

In The Write Stuff approach to writing, the children explore high level, rich vocabulary and are taught grammar in context through different writing lenses on the Writing Rainbow. There are three lenses used to support children with their writing: The poster is perfect for working walls to add pupil, and author, examples of sentence types and structures, e.g. a complex/multi-clause sentence, a simile sentence or a feeling sentence. The poster is organised into three tiers to match the ‘Three Zones of Writing’; the FANTASTICs, the GRAMMARISTICs and the BOOMTASTICs. Many teachers find this poster particularly useful to provide guidance for greater depth. Pupils who are familiar with this poster find that it reminds them of the wealth of ways they can showcase flair and structures independently during their ‘Deepen the Moment’ aspects of writing.understand a range of punctuation and the effect it can have on the reader in both writing and reading.

The Training Space

Once children have followed their 'central character' through the story, they have the opportunity to plan and write independently using their previous learning to shape their creative stories. Children at Keresleyschoolsare encouraged to see writing as a journey; re-drafting and editing are used before writing is published.Writing extends across the curriculum with children being given opportunities to write for a range of different purposes outside of the writing lesson. Handwriting is a basic skill that influences the quality of work throughout the curriculum. At the end of Key Stage 2 all pupils should have the ability to produce fluent, legible and, eventually, speedy joined-up handwriting, and to understand the different forms of handwriting used for different purposes. Jane Considinewill be coming to Birmingham on the 8th December 2023 to deliverThe Write Stuff,in person.Our unit plans and details of Jane’s online training and in-person conferences can now be found at Jane Considine Education Author of bestselling books, The Write Stuff. Hooked on Books and The Spelling Book, Jane Considine energises and inspires thousands of teachers every year with her unique blend of sparkling effervescence and clear, practical guidance. Approaching her 20th anniversary as an English consultant, Jane is still bringing a wealth of fresh ideas (and clarity) to the effective teaching of writing, reading and spelling. Her aim is always to deliver research informed CPD that makes a difference where it matters; in the classroom.

Unit Plans - The Training Space

Handwriting is taught discretely using the RWI scheme in Fairytale Phase and then through a cursive script model when appropriate. This is practised at least 3x weekly until children are able to join fluently. Children with additional needs have 1-1 support to aid fluency in writing. As a catalyst to speedy handwriting we encourage parents and carers to use the Letter-join resources at home and can arrange for free access to the Home Edition of Letter-join. write for a range of purposes including diary entries, persuasive letters, stories, poems and recounts to name but a few. Jane Considine will be coming to Northamptonshire on the 12th December 2023 to deliver Hooked on Books, in person. Jane Considine will be coming to Northamptonshire on the 7th December 2023 to deliver Fantastic Foundations, in person.

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The research of Jane Considine (The Write Stuff) was a development initiative in 2018, to enhance current provision and practice. The focus remains on a love of story, enrichment and language. Children are immersed in a key text, revealing plot points one at a time through the 'slow reveal'to maintain the excitement of revealing the story. This story forms the basis of the wider project and curriculum enrichment. We add clarity to the mechanics of the teaching of writing. Writing at Keresley is centred around a high quality story that captures the children's interest from the outset. The model that is used toteach writingis a personalised approach based around best practice taken from 'The Write Stuff'.The school environment enfolds children in stories, settings and language. There is a focus on drama, oracy and language development, equipping children with fundamental knowledge and skillsthat will enable themto be successful throughout their lives.