Spelling
Why is spelling valued at Great Harwood Primary?
Spelling is a key part of becoming a successful writer. We value the teaching and learning of spelling since it…
• Helps children to write more fluently, allowing them to dedicate more of their energies towards creative writing
• Gives pupils strategies to attempt to understand unfamiliar words, enriching their vocabulary
• Gives children the opportunity to investigate and understand the meaning of words
• Develops confident writers
• Develops confident readers