SPAG WHAT’S IT ALL

ABOUT?

What is SPaG?◦Spelling◦Punctuation◦And◦Grammar

Why the focus?◦ In 2012, Mr Gove introduced a SPaG test at the end of KS2 (Year 6). Previously

SPaG was assessed as part of the writing test, but this is now teacher assessed.

◦ In the same year, a Phonics Screening check was introduced for Year 1 children.

◦ In 2016, children in Years 2 and 6 will be completing the new SPaG assessments, in line with the National Curriculum 2014.

◦National Curriculum 2014 has clear expectations for SPaG in all year groups. These need to be taught.

The Abbey Gates approach…◦SPaG is taught discretely in all year groups from Y1-6 throughout the week.◦Children’s targets are SPaG related for English- these appear on children’s books.◦Rising Stars half termly assessments in Punctuation, Vocabulary and Grammar and in Spelling carried out in Years 1-6.◦Daily phonics in Foundation and KS1◦When teaching writing, vocabulary and grammar techniques are modelled as part of the writing process.

Year Group expectations◦ T:\Vocabulary Grammar and Punctuation.pdf

Year 1

Year 2

Year 2

Assessments◦ Year 1 Phonics

◦ Year 2

◦ Year 6

Glossary of terms ◦ English Glossary

Spelling◦Each year group has a clear set of criteria that need to be taught◦Spelling Tests◦Spelling in the National Curriculum◦Assessing spelling

How can you help?◦Resource books around the room- available to order◦Grammar and Spelling bug◦Online resources- see handout

Questions?