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Session 3

Literacy Theme 2 –

Improving Writing

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Improving Writing - PDM 2

Suggested activities for pace andProgression

We are going to look at the outline of this PDM

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Session 3

Objectives:

• To provide an overview of the Primary Framework for literacy, focusing on the clarity of progression it provides, particularly in the teaching of writing

• To explore ways of assessment and tracking pupil progress in writing to strengthen AfL

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Potential of the Renewed Framework

The key elements for effective implementation of the Renewed Framework are:

1. Encouraging flexibility2. Structuring learning3. Raising expectations4. Broadening and strengthening

pedagogy

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Jigsaw Discussion

In your tables discuss the following questions:

How can this key element improve the learning and teaching of writing:

• in units of work dedicated to the teaching of literacy?

• across all other areas of the curriculum?

Be prepared to feedback to your original group.

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School Audit and Action Plan

There will be a chance in your own

school’s PDM to discuss key issues emerging from the school audit and action plan.

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Pace of and Expectations for Learning

Look at the strands in the RenewedFramework that support children to

‘write a wide range of texts on paperand screen’

(Strands 9,10,11 and 12)

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Look at expectations of Strand 10

Text structure and organisation

Consider how these relate to the expectations for all children in each year group for your school.

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Progression for Learning

Look at Strand 11

Sentence structure and organisation

What does progression look like for all learners across all year groups?

What are the subject and curricularknowledge requirements to support theteaching and learning in this strand?

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AfL and the Renewed Framework

In schools’ PDMs there will be theopportunity to consider how AfL is supportedin the Renewed Framework.

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The Piano

Using observation and discussion withchildren for the assessment andteaching of writing

The Piano is a short film used withYears 5 and 6 units of work.

How could it be used for assessmentand teaching of writing?

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Camera

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What and/ or who can you see in the shot?Why is the shot composed like this?

Where do you think the camera is?Why is the camera positioned in this way?

When does the camera move from one shot to the next?

What can you tell about the time/ place/ setting?How does the setting/ lighting contribute to the atmosphere/ meaning of the shot?

What can you tell about the characters from how they are dressed?What impression is given of the characters by their costume/ body language?

Possible Questions

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Lighting

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fast-moving

peaceful

imposingslow

darkcalm

funnylight-hearted

exciting

tense

angry

amusing

violent

adventurous

gentle

romantic

scary

harsh

dramatic

silly

sinister

frightening

threatening

warm

sadevil

dangerous

cold

Zones of Relevance

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Pupil Tracking Systems

Again in your school’s PDM you will have the opportunity to look at the role these tracking grids can play

• in raising awareness of age-related expectations

• in tracking individual children’s progress etc

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The Learning Sequence

Reflect on the learning sequence:

Review>explicit teaching>practice>application>review

When do you make judgements about whetherthe children have learned the expectation in thestrand of writing across the curriculum?

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Conclusion

Any comments or issues about your

deliver of PDM 2?