Punctuation and Grammar
Throughout the school, the teaching of grammar and punctuation has a high priority. Grammar lessons are woven into a structured sequence of learning so that pupils can learn new skills and then apply these to their writing tasks.
Grammar is taught through lots of sentence work, in each grammar lesson there is an expectation of applying newly learnt skills into sentence writing. This can be done through the use of Rainbow Grammar, both in discreet lessons and as an integral part of other writing activities. Rainbow Grammar breaks sentences down into coloured sections and is designed to teach the children grammar in stages and builds on previous knowledge. As children build their knowledge, they learn how to structure more complex sentences, using grammar and punctuation correctly.