English

The teaching of English at Lollypop Creek Primary School encompasses all areas of the English curriculum including Reading and Viewing, Writing and Speaking and Listening. It is taught using a workshop model that is reflective of our school Instructional Model.

English Workshop Model (reflective of our school Instructional Model)

Our English Workshop approach is a literacy teaching structure that involves: 

• The integration of the three English language modes: Reading and Viewing, Writing and Speaking and Listening.

• A sustained block of time on this learning area that is uninterrupted.

• Whole cohort, small group (differentiated or collaborative learning) and individual teaching.

• The use of the gradual release of responsibility practices to support student learning.

• The use of texts as a core resource in teaching sequences. 

It is broken down into a variety of areas that include: 

• Differentiated and Systematic Phonics Teaching

• Systematic Teaching of both Syntax & Punctuation (Grammar)

• Whole Group Mini Lessons (for Reading, Viewing, Writing and/or Grammar)

• Guided, Differentiated Work (for Reading, Viewing, Writing and/or Grammar)

• Teacher Led Small Groups (for Reading, Viewing, Writing and/or Grammar)

• One on One Conferencing (for Reading, Viewing, Writing and/or Grammar)

Whilst the English Workshop consists of the same learning foci, it is delivered slightly differently at each year level, depending on student needs.