Tag: grammar

• 20 Tools for Teaching Vocab.

  

  If you’ve read my posts about building vocabulary and spelling in a reading rich curriculum, you’ll know that I am keen on instilling a love of reading, an interest in the etymology of words and an inquisitive nature about word origins and meanings. I believe the teaching of spelling and vocabulary should be through fun,…

  literacywithmissp

  August 8, 2018

  CPD, writing for pleasure

  english, grammar, literacy, primary, spelling, teaching spelling, teaching vocabulary, vocab, vocabulary, writing

• Building Vocabulary

  

  Building vocabulary is essential for all pupils to ensure that they are able to access the curriculum and reach their full potential academically. Of course, vocabulary building continues to evolve throughout our lives, but creating a curiosity around words from a young age can have a big impact. Embedding positive reading and vocabulary-building habits can…

  literacywithmissp

  August 8, 2018

  CPD, writing for pleasure

  english, etymology, grammar, literacy, primary english, reading, spelling, word banks, words, writing

• Getting to grips with Grammar

  

  I became a teacher shortly after my 30th birthday. I had not stepped foot in a primary school for almost 20 years and, to be honest, the grammatical terminology required to teach Year 5 English came as quite a shock. I had done well in my SATs, GCSEs and A-Levels, I’d gone on to achieve…

  literacywithmissp

  July 18, 2018

  CPD, writing for pleasure

  grammar, literacy for pleasure, primary, reading for pleasure, spag, spelling, vocabulary, writing for pleasure