Developing reading & writing at Key Stage 3
Developing writing at Key Stage 3
Many examinations award marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar. It is therefore important that students work hard to improve spelling, punctuation and grammar during Years 7, 8 and 9.
- A number of spelling, punctuation and grammar challenges can be found below:
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar - Red Challenge
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar - Orange Challenge
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar - Green Challenge
Developing reading at Key Stage 3
In addition, reading both fiction or non-fiction is always worthwhile in developing students’ literacy skills.
- Students in Year 7 have been following an Accelerated Reader programme and can continue with the book they should have signed out of the library.
- Reading presents excellent opportunities for enhancing vocabulary and knowledge, in addition to being a relaxing and stress-free pastime. If your child has the time, we would absolutely encourage they read widely and freely! As a school, we encourage students to read for pleasure and recognise that this is a key and enriching part of the KS3 curriculum. There are lots of places where students can go to access free books. As a starting point, we recommend:
- Finally, at Northgate, we subscribe to the website below which has hundreds of articles – it is great for all the non-fiction reading that your child might encounter as they move through school and progress on to their KS4 studies: