English
In English we encourage a love of reading through the use of good quality texts that inspire and excite our children. We foster a love of language, giving children opportunities to develop their skills, enabling them to become effective communicators, whilst also developing their listening skills. Through reading and exposure to a range of different genre, children have the chance to develop culturally, emotionally, intellectually, socially and spiritually. Children are engaged by writing opportunities that have a real purpose and are motivated to become successful in all areas of the English curriculum.
Spirituality in English
Spiritual development in nurtured in English through:
- Empathising with authors and characters in stories, poems and plays
- Appreciating the beauty of language
- Expressing emotion and sentiments in writing and speech
- Reflecting on the values within great works of literature
- Considering the characters of hero and heroine in literature
- Imagining oneself as someone else
- Escaping into other worlds through literature
- Exploring elements of wonder in literature
- Interpreting and exploring deep feelings and profound beliefs
Useful websites
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zgkw2hv
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zv48q6f
https://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/englishA5.htm