Title:
Developing Subject Knowledge to Raise Achievement in Grammar,
Punctuation and Spelling (KS2) – Wednesday, 14 October
Summary:
This course will explore the various aspects of grammar pupils need
to know by the end of KS2, in terms of the requirements of the new
programme of study and the KS2 Grammar, punctuation and
spelling test.
Target school(s):
Primary Schools
Specific schools
For attention of:
Headteachers, CPD Leaders
Author:
Clare Sumpter
Contact:
Clare Sumpter
Email:
clare.sumpter@rbkc.gov.uk
Telephone:
020 7854 5902
Date:
5 October 2015
Action required/
due date:
Developing Subject Knowledge to Raise Achievement In
Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (KS2)
Wednesday 14 October
Lilla Huset,
9.30 to 3.30,
In this course, we will explore the various aspects of grammar pupils need to know by the end of KS2, in
terms of the requirements of the new programme of study and the KS2 Grammar, punctuation and spelling
test.
We will explore the various aspects of grammar pupils need to know by the end of KS2 and moving into Y7,
ensuring that teachers understand the grammatical concepts and are confident to teach them to children.
We will discuss the importance of teacher modelling, of oral rehearsal and of providing opportunities to
play and experiment with language before committing ideas to paper. We will also consider the
importance of exploring language features through text and then applying them in shared, guided and
independent writing.
Throughout the day, teachers will have the opportunity to explore and experience a variety of teaching
strategies and resources to teach different aspects of grammar for whole class teaching, small intervention
or guided groups as well as 1:1 tuition.
Key areas of focus
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Understanding phrases, clauses and sentences
Understanding expanded noun phrases and adverbial phrases
Subordination (complex sentences to express relationships between ideas)
Understanding tenses – including present perfect and modals
Use of the subjunctive in formal language
Using the passive voice to affect presentation of information
Cohesion through use of pronouns and cohesive devices
FREE for SLA Schools Charges apply for non-SLA schools
Please book by email to clare.sumpter@rbkc.gov.uk
We also have a few spare places on the KS1 Grammar course:
Wednesday 7 October, Lilla Huset, 9.30 to 3.30,
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