Literacy NewsThis page will keep you up to date with national initiatives and developments in literacy as well as suggesting resources and websites that you may find useful.
I’d also be delighted to hear about any exciting and successful literacy work that you and your class have been involved in. Contact me at the Oban Education Office on 01631 564 908 or send me an email. - Don.
Hilary Bombart: Curriculum for Excellence Development Officer is also responsible for literacy across learning. Hilary is based at the Oban Education Office and can be contacted on 01631 564 908.
Recommended Reads
What’s new in children’s fiction?
Click here to find out about the latest quality childrens’ fiction titles for all ages.
Useful Websites
www.ltscotland.org.uk/
Learning and Teaching Scotland’s literacy homepage with information on national events, research, resources and examples of good practice in literacy.
www.sutton.lincs.sch.uk/
Story Starts – Sutton-on-Sea Community Primary School’s website that allows children to create their own story starts. Great fun!! Aimed at pupils working at Levels B-D.
www.storiesfromtheweb.org
Stories From the Web - A fantastic website that promotes books, authors, poets, reading and creative writing. A range of activities, games and features including interviews with famous authors. Schools can subscribe to the website for an enhanced service. Sections for 0-7 years, 8-11 years and 11-14 years. (flash player desirable)
http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/writers
Writers’ Window – A website developed for teachers of English in New Zealand. This website provides a safe environment for pupils to share their writing and exchange ideas and views with other young writers from across the world. A good resource for challenging and motivating more able writers.
Resources
Listening & Talking Levels A - E : Materials to support the developmental learning and teaching of pupils' skills in listening and talking.
Click here to download -(MS Word Format).
Click here to access literacy support materials.
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