Looking for a quick and effective way to start your English lessons? This dictation resource provides a clear, structured, and progressive approach to daily writing practice for Years 1-6.
This comprehensive document outlines a whole-school dictation strategy, breaking down the progression of sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar skills for each half term. It’s designed to be a fast, 2-3 minute starter activity that builds on previous learning and links directly to your current curriculum.
What’s included?
A simple, whole-school approach to embedding dictation.
A detailed progression table for Years 1-6, outlining specific grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure focuses for each half term.
Guidance for teachers on how to deliver the activity effectively, including how many times to read the sentence and what the pupil’s learning goals should be.
This resource is an excellent tool for reinforcing key SPaG skills, improving handwriting, and helping pupils develop their ability to hold a sentence in their heads. It’s a low-effort, high-impact strategy that can transform the start of your English lessons.
Get your students on the path to becoming confident and skilled writers with this easy-to-implement dictation guide!
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