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The Good Shepherd
Catholic Primary School
“I am the Good Shepherd; I know my own and my own know me”. John 10:14"
Characteristics of a Writer & Reader
At The Good Shepherd, we are Writers. We have…
- the ability to write fluently and with interesting detail on a number of topics throughout the curriculum.
- a vivid imagination which makes readers engage with and enjoy their writing.
- a highly developed vocabulary and an excellent knowledge of writing techniques to extend details or description.
- well-organised and structured writing, which includes a variety of sentence structures.
- excellent transcription skills that ensure their writing is well presented and punctuated, spelled correctly and neat.
- a love of writing and an appreciation of its educational, cultural and entertainment values.
At The Good Shepherd we are Readers. We have…
- excellent phonic knowledge and skills.
- fluency and accuracy in reading across a wide range of contexts throughout the curriculum.
- knowledge of an extensive and rich vocabulary.
- an excellent comprehension of texts.
- the motivation to read for both study and for pleasure.
- extensive knowledge through having read a rich and varied range of texts.
