There, where, here - Sir William Robertson Academy

SIR WILLIAM ROBERTSON ACADEMY
SIR WILLIAM ROBERTSON ACADEMY
KEY STAGE 3 LITERACY HANDBOOK
KEY STAGE 3 LITERACY HANDBOOK
A message from the Headteacher
A message from the Headteacher
It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you our inaugural
It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you our inaugural
Literacy Handbook. The aim of this handbook is to offer
Literacy Handbook. The aim of this handbook is to offer
guidance to parents and carers to enable them to support our
guidance to parents and carers to enable them to support our
young people in their learning. One of our main school
young people in their learning. One of our main school
priorities is to improve students’ literacy skills – the ability to
priorities is to improve students’ literacy skills – the ability to
speak, listen, read, write and think critically are fundamental
speak, listen, read, write and think critically are fundamental
to effective literacy.
to effective literacy.
Improving literacy skills is not the sole remit of the English
Improving literacy skills is not the sole remit of the English
Faculty. Every teacher at Sir William Robertson Academy is
Faculty. Every teacher at Sir William Robertson Academy is
a teacher of literacy and assumes the joint responsibility of
a teacher of literacy and assumes the joint responsibility of
ensuring that students can talk and write fluently across all
ensuring that students can talk and write fluently across all
subjects. This is increasingly important now that GCSE
subjects. This is increasingly important now that GCSE
examinations are marked for good spelling and the
examinations are marked for good spelling and the
appropriate use of grammar. Literacy is also a prime skill
appropriate use of grammar. Literacy is also a prime skill
required to gain meaningful employment and to succeed in the
required to gain meaningful employment and to succeed in the
world of work.
world of work.
If you have any suggestions on how we can improve this
If you have any suggestions on how we can improve this
handbook in the future or would like to discuss your child’s
handbook in the future or would like to discuss your child’s
progress in terms of literacy, then please do not hesitate to
progress in terms of literacy, then please do not hesitate to
contact Mrs Davies.
contact Mrs Davies.
Mark Guest
Mark Guest
Headteacher
Headteacher
Why Literacy Matters
Why Literacy Matters
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Spelling Tips and Rules
1. Ti before e, except after c
Spelling Tips and Rules
1. Ti before e, except after c
believe and deceive
believe and deceive
(except: seize, seizure, weird, protein, forfeit)
(except: seize, seizure, weird, protein, forfeit)
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2.
Words which end in o, s, x, ch, and z - add es to form a plural
One match - two matches
Words which end in o, s, x, ch, and z - add es to form a plural
One match - two matches
(except : pianos, photos, sopranos - i.e foreign or abbreviated words)
(except : pianos, photos, sopranos - i.e foreign or abbreviated words)
3. Words that end in f or fe - change these to v and add es to form a plural
3. Words that end in f or fe - change these to v and add es to form a plural
One knife - two knives
One knife - two knives
(except - add s to roof and chief = roofs and chiefs)
(except - add s to roof and chief = roofs and chiefs)
4. Some words are the same in the singular and in the plural.
4. Some words are the same in the singular and in the plural.
One sheep - two sheep - also: deer, salmon, aircraft
One sheep - two sheep - also: deer, salmon, aircraft
5. Well and full drop an I when added to a word. Welfare, fulfil
5. Well and full drop an I when added to a word. Welfare, fulfil
6. All joined to the beginning of a word becomes al. altogether
6. All joined to the beginning of a word becomes al. altogether
7. Use a double consonant when adding ing and ed suffixes to short vowel
7. Use a double consonant when adding ing and ed suffixes to short vowel
words. dig - digging, hop - hopping
words. dig - digging, hop - hopping
8. Take off the e when adding ing and ed to long vowel words. Hope - hoping
8. Take off the e when adding ing and ed to long vowel words. Hope - hoping
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Homophones
Homophones
same sound, different meaning
same sound, different meaning
Their means belonging to
their bike
They’re is short for they are
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they are
Whether, like why, asks a question
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they are
There: the here in there reminds you this often refers to a place
2.
Weather - the climate of the earth
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their bike
They’re is short for they are
There: the here in there reminds you this often refers to a place
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Their means belonging to
Whether, like why, asks a question
Weather - the climate of the earth
Quite: a small amount (an adverb)
It was quite bright
Quiet refers to sound (a noun or adjective)
It was a quiet night
Here is a place, like there.
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Quite: a small amount (an adverb)
It was quite bright
Quiet refers to sound (a noun or adjective)
It was a quiet night
Here is a place, like there.
Hear is what you do with your ears
Hear is what you do with your ears
(There, where, here all refer to places)
(There, where, here all refer to places)
5. Pairs of words are spelt with a C or an S. The C is the noun; the S is the
5. Pairs of words are spelt with a C or an S. The C is the noun; the S is the
verb.
verb.
You give advice but you advise someone. You go to a practice but you
You give advice but you advise someone. You go to a practice but you
practise.
practise.
6. It’s is the shortened form of it has or it is and is used in the following
6. It’s is the shortened form of it has or it is and is used in the following
ways:
ways:
“It’s been a long time since we spoke,” he whispered. (it has)
“It’s been a long time since we spoke,” he whispered. (it has)
“There is no way it’s going to be ready on time.” (it is)
“There is no way it’s going to be ready on time.” (it is)
Spelling Strategies
Spelling Strategies
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Break it into sounds (d-i-a-r-y)
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Break it into sounds (d-i-a-r-y)
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Break it into syllables (re-mem-ber)
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Break it into syllables (re-mem-ber)
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Break it into affixes (dis + satisfy)
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Break it into affixes (dis + satisfy)
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Use a mnemonic (necessary - one collar, two sleeves)
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Use a mnemonic (necessary - one collar, two sleeves)
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Refer to word in the same family (muscle - muscular)
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Refer to word in the same family (muscle - muscular)
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Say it as it sounds (Wed-nes-day)
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Say it as it sounds (Wed-nes-day)
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Words within words (parliament - I AM parliament)
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Words within words (parliament - I AM parliament)
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Refer to etymology (bi + cycle = two + wheels)
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Refer to etymology (bi + cycle = two + wheels)
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Use analogy (bright, light, night, etc)
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Use analogy (bright, light, night, etc)
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Use a key word (horrible/drinkable for –able & -ible)
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Use a key word (horrible/drinkable for –able & -ible)
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Apply spelling rules (writing, written)
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Apply spelling rules (writing, written)
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Learn by sight (look-cover-write-check)
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Learn by sight (look-cover-write-check)
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Visual memory (look-cover-write-check)
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Visual memory (look-cover-write-check)
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Write the word using a different colour for each letter
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Write the word using a different colour for each letter
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Write an acrostic poem for your word e.g.
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Write an acrostic poem for your word e.g.
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Interesting
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Interesting
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Books
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Books
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Like
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Eragon
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Eragon
Types of Words and Their Functions
Nouns are naming words.
Dog, chair, cat, book
Proper nouns are words that name particular people, places and things; they
therefore always have a capital letter.
Dartford, Callum
Types of Words and Their Functions
Nouns are naming words.
Dog, chair, cat, book
Proper nouns are words that name particular people, places and things; they
therefore always have a capital letter.
Dartford, Callum
Abstract nouns refer to emotions, ideas or states. The test is - can you put
Abstract nouns refer to emotions, ideas or states. The test is - can you put
it on the desk, paint it green or poke it in the eye with a stick? If not, it is an
it on the desk, paint it green or poke it in the eye with a stick? If not, it is an
abstract noun.
Happiness, education, pain
abstract noun.
Happiness, education, pain
Collective nouns are the words or names given to a group of people or things.
Collective nouns are the words or names given to a group of people or things.
A herd of horses, a band of thieves, a flock of birds, a swarm of bees
A herd of horses, a band of thieves, a flock of birds, a swarm of bees
Adjectives are the words that describe nouns. Blue book, large fields
Adjectives are the words that describe nouns. Blue book, large fields
Pronouns are the words that replace a noun, or that refer to a noun without
Pronouns are the words that replace a noun, or that refer to a noun without
naming it directly.
She got it and gave it to them
Verbs are doing or being words.
Run, drive, were, is, imagine
Adverbs are the words that modify (describe) verbs and often end in –LY
(but not always!)
She ran quickly. It rained yesterday.
Conjunctions are the words we use to join sentences together to make them
more interesting.
We went home when it started to rain
naming it directly.
She got it and gave it to them
Verbs are doing or being words.
Run, drive, were, is, imagine
Adverbs are the words that modify (describe) verbs and often end in –LY
(but not always!)
She ran quickly. It rained yesterday.
Conjunctions are the words we use to join sentences together to make them
more interesting.
We went home when it started to rain
Punctuation
Punctuation
Full Stop ( . ) or period indicates the end of a complete sentence and is also used after
abbreviations (e.g. for examples i.e. in other words etc. and so forth).
Full Stop ( . ) or period indicates the end of a complete sentence and is also used after
abbreviations (e.g. for examples i.e. in other words etc. and so forth).
Colon ( : ) is used to introduce a list, explain a previous clause or introduce a quotation.
You will require the following tools: a spoke shave, a bradawl and a plumb bob.
Colon ( : ) is used to introduce a list, explain a previous clause or introduce a quotation.
You will require the following tools: a spoke shave, a bradawl and a plumb bob.
Semicolon ( ; ) is used to join independent parts (clauses) of a sentence. It can also
introduce a list of items. Use a comma to separate short clauses. Dogs run, cats stroll.
Semicolon ( ; ) is used to join independent parts (clauses) of a sentence. It can also
introduce a list of items. Use a comma to separate short clauses. Dogs run, cats stroll.
Comma ( , ) is used to separate or enclose parts of a sentence such as phrases and
clauses which offer additional information. It can also be used to write a list of items.
Comma ( , ) is used to separate or enclose parts of a sentence such as phrases and
clauses which offer additional information. It can also be used to write a list of items.
Sarah was born, so she claims, in France
Sarah was born, so she claims, in France
Question mark ( ? ) is used for all direct questions. How much did you pay for that car?
Question mark ( ? ) is used for all direct questions. How much did you pay for that car?
Exclamation mark ( ! ) can be used to express a strong emotion or sharp comment. Fire!
Stop! Wait! Help!
Exclamation mark ( ! ) can be used to express a strong emotion or sharp comment. Fire!
Stop! Wait! Help!
Quotation marks ( “ ” ) or inverted commas indicate words spoken in the text. “We all
make mistakes,” father said, “but you seem to specialise in them!”
Quotation marks ( “ ” ) or inverted commas indicate words spoken in the text. “We all
make mistakes,” father said, “but you seem to specialise in them!”
Apostrophe ( ‘ ) is used to show possession or ownership of nouns and contracted
words. Thomas’s bicycle. The doctor’s surgery
Apostrophe ( ‘ ) is used to show possession or ownership of nouns and contracted
words. Thomas’s bicycle. The doctor’s surgery
The apostrophe can also indicate an omitted letter in a word, when that word is
contracted. I don’t know him. Here’s Johnny!
The apostrophe can also indicate an omitted letter in a word, when that word is
contracted. I don’t know him. Here’s Johnny!
What is a sentence?
What is a sentence?
All sentences contain at least one clause. A clause is a group of words that
All sentences contain at least one clause. A clause is a group of words that
contains a noun or pronoun and a complete (finite) verb.
contains a noun or pronoun and a complete (finite) verb.
A sentence is a clause or linked clauses that make complete sense. They:
A sentence is a clause or linked clauses that make complete sense. They:
a)
Begin with a capital letter;
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Begin with a capital letter;
b)
Contain a noun or pronoun;
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Contain a noun or pronoun;
c)
Contain a verb in the past, present or future tense;
c)
Contain a verb in the past, present or future tense;
d)
There are three ways to end a sentence: a full stop, an exclamation mark
d)
There are three ways to end a sentence: a full stop, an exclamation mark
or a question mark.
or a question mark.
Simple Sentences:
Simple Sentences:
These are single clause sentences:
These are single clause sentences:
E.g. James ran home.
E.g. James ran home.
The dog chased the postman
The dog chased the postman
Compound sentences consist of two or more clauses joined by and, but, or:
Compound sentences consist of two or more clauses joined by and, but, or:
E.g. James ran home but he was late.
E.g. James ran home but he was late.
The dog chased the postman and bit him!
The dog chased the postman and bit him!
Complex Sentences
Complex Sentences
A complex sentence has two or more causes joined by a conjunction.
A complex sentence has two or more causes joined by a conjunction.
I’ll meet you tonight at six, if I can.
I’ll meet you tonight at six, if I can.
When Ceri speaks, everyone listens.
When Ceri speaks, everyone listens.
Subordinate clauses
Subordinate clauses
Subordinate clauses are extra bits of information in a sentence. The sentence
Subordinate clauses are extra bits of information in a sentence. The sentence
makes sense without the subordinate clause, but it makes the sentence more
makes sense without the subordinate clause, but it makes the sentence more
interesting. The subordinate clause can come at the start, at the end, or
interesting. The subordinate clause can come at the start, at the end, or
somewhere in the middle of the sentence. Below, the main clauses are in bold
somewhere in the middle of the sentence. Below, the main clauses are in bold
print and the subordinate clauses are underlined.
print and the subordinate clauses are underlined.
E.g. Cinderella ran home because the clock struck twelve
E.g. Cinderella ran home because the clock struck twelve
As she was leaving, she lost her glass slipper.
As she was leaving, she lost her glass slipper.
Paragraphing
Paragraphing
Remember TIPTOP
Remember TIPTOP
Ti - stands for Time, so start a new paragraph for a different time period.
Ti - stands for Time, so start a new paragraph for a different time period.
P - stands for Place, so start a new paragraph for each new place.
P - stands for Place, so start a new paragraph for each new place.
To - stands for Topic, so start a new paragraph for each new topic, idea or
To - stands for Topic, so start a new paragraph for each new topic, idea or
subject.
subject.
P - stands for Person, so start a new paragraph for each new person.
P - stands for Person, so start a new paragraph for each new person.
We also need to start a new paragraph whenever we are writing a conversation
We also need to start a new paragraph whenever we are writing a conversation
and there is a change of speaker.
and there is a change of speaker.
General Spelling List
General Spelling List
Here is a list of words that are quite often spelt
Here is a list of words that are quite often spelt
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incorrectly
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equipment
library
accidentally
exhilarate
lightning
accommodate
exceed
maintenance
acquire
existence
manoeuvre
acquit
experience
memento
a lot
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amateur
foreign
miniature
apparent
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mischievous
argument
gauge
noticeable
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generally
occasion
believe
grammar
occasionally
calendar
grateful
occur / occurred
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guarantee
occurrence
cemetery
harass
official
changeable
height
parallel
collectible
hierarchy
parliament
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ignorance
pastime
conscience
immediate
pigeon
conscientious
independent
possession
conscious
indispensable
preferable
definite(ly)
intelligence
principal / principle
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its / it's
privilege
disappoint
judgement
questionnaire
drunkenness
knowledge
receive
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leisure
recommend
referred
reference
relevant
religious
restaurant
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rhythm
sandal
schedule
scissors
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separate
special
success
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tomorrow
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weather
weird
you're / your
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library
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lightning
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exceed
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acquire
existence
manoeuvre
acquit
experience
memento
a lot
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amateur
foreign
miniature
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mischievous
argument
gauge
noticeable
because
generally
occasion
believe
grammar
occasionally
calendar
grateful
occur / occurred
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guarantee
occurrence
cemetery
harass
official
changeable
height
parallel
collectible
hierarchy
parliament
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ignorance
pastime
conscience
immediate
pigeon
conscientious
independent
possession
conscious
indispensable
preferable
definite(ly)
intelligence
principal / principle
disappear
its / it's
privilege
disappoint
judgement
questionnaire
drunkenness
knowledge
receive
embarrass
leisure
recommend
referred
reference
relevant
religious
restaurant
ridiculous
rhythm
sandal
schedule
scissors
sensible
separate
special
success
to / too / two
tomorrow
their / they're / there
twelfth
tyranny
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vacuum
vicious
weather
weird
you're / your
Subject Specific Spelling Lists
Art
Subject Specific Spelling Lists
Art
Composition
Text
Layers
Composition
Text
Layers
Perspective
Background
Wash
Perspective
Background
Wash
Quality
Foreground
Blend
Quality
Foreground
Blend
Application
Movement
Structure
Application
Movement
Structure
Observation
Aesthetic
Marks
Observation
Aesthetic
Marks
Atmosphere
Contours
Contrast
Atmosphere
Contours
Contrast
Wash
Proportion
Viewpoint
Wash
Proportion
Viewpoint
Blend
Transparent
Focus
Blend
Transparent
Focus
Typography
Opaque
Typography
Opaque
Disassemble
Knife/knives
Presentation
Disassemble
Knife/knives
Presentation
Evaluation
Linen
Production
Evaluation
Linen
Production
Fabric
Machine
Protein
Technology
Fabric
Machine
Protein
Aesthetic
Fibre
Manufacture
Recipe
Aesthetic
Fibre
Manufacture
Recipe
Brief
Flour
Mineral
Sew
Brief
Flour
Mineral
Sew
Carbohydrate
Flowchart
Natural
Specification
Carbohydrate
Flowchart
Natural
Specification
Component
Hygiene
Nutrition
Technology
Component
Hygiene
Nutrition
Technology
Design
Ingredient
Polyester
Tension
Design
Ingredient
Polyester
Tension
Diet
Innovation
Portfolio
Textile
Diet
Innovation
Portfolio
Textile
Drama
Exit
Playwright
Share
Exit
Playwright
Share
Freeze
Position
Spotlight
Drama
Freeze
Position
Spotlight
Improvise
Rehearse
Stage
Improvise
Rehearse
Stage
Inspire
Rehearsal
Theatre
Inspire
Rehearsal
Theatre
Lighting
Role
Theatrical
Lighting
Role
Theatrical
Movement
Scene
Movement
Scene
Perform
Scenario
Perform
Scenario
Performance
Script
Performance
Script
Line
Tone
Colour
Form
Texture
Pattern
Shape
Design and
Technology
Applause
Character
Costume
Curtain
Director
Entrance
Line
Tone
Colour
Form
Texture
Pattern
Shape
Design and
Applause
Character
Costume
Curtain
Director
Entrance
Subject Specific Spelling Lists
English
Advertise
Advertisement
Alliteration
Apostrophe
Atmosphere
Chorus
Comma
Comparison
Conjunction
Consonant
Narrator
Scene
Dialogue
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Exclamation
Pamphlet
Soliloquy
Figurative
Paragraph
Subordinate
Genre
Personification
Suffix
Grammar
Playwright
Synonym
Imagery
Plural
Tabloid
Metaphor
Preposition
Vocabulary
Myth
Resolution
Vowel
Narrative
Rhyme
Employment
Location
Rural
Abroad
Erosion
Longitude
Settlement
Estuary
Nation
Situation
Function
National
Tourist
Globe
Physical
Tourism
Habitat
Pollution
Transportation
Infrastructure
Poverty
Urban
International
Provision
Wealth
Landscape
Region
Weather
Latitude
Regional
Atlas
Authority
Climate
Contour
Country
County
Desert
English
Advertise
Advertisement
Alliteration
Apostrophe
Atmosphere
Chorus
Comma
Comparison
Conjunction
Geography
Amenity
Subject Specific Spelling Lists
Consonant
Narrator
Scene
Dialogue
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Exclamation
Pamphlet
Soliloquy
Figurative
Paragraph
Subordinate
Genre
Personification
Suffix
Grammar
Playwright
Synonym
Imagery
Plural
Tabloid
Metaphor
Preposition
Vocabulary
Myth
Resolution
Vowel
Narrative
Rhyme
Geography
Employment
Location
Rural
Abroad
Erosion
Longitude
Settlement
Estuary
Nation
Situation
Function
National
Tourist
Globe
Physical
Tourism
Habitat
Pollution
Transportation
Infrastructure
Poverty
Urban
International
Provision
Wealth
Landscape
Region
Weather
Latitude
Regional
Amenity
Atlas
Authority
Climate
Contour
Country
County
Desert
Subject Specific Spelling Lists
History
Agriculture
Agricultural
Bias
Castle
Cathedral
Catholic
Chronological
Citizen
Civilisation
Colony
ICT
Binary
Byte
Cable
Cartridge
CD-ROM
Computer
Connect
Connection
Cursor
Colonisation
Emigration
Protestant
Conflict
Government
Rebel
Constitution
Immigrant
Rebellion
Constitutional
Imperialism
Reign
Contradict
Independence
Religious
Contradiction
Invasion
Republic
Current
Motive
Revolt
Defence
Parliament
Revolution
Disease
Politics
Siege
Document
Political
Source
Dynasty
Priest
Trade
Economy
Propaganda
Traitor
Data
Interface
Output
Database
Internet
Password
Delete
Justify
Preview
Disk
Keyboard
Processor
Document
Megabyte
Program
Electronic
Memory
Scanner
Graphic
Modem
Sensor
Hardware
Module
Server
Icon
Monitor
Software
Input
Multimedia
Virus
Interactive
Network
Subject Specific Spelling Lists
History
Agriculture
Agricultural
Bias
Castle
Cathedral
Catholic
Chronological
Citizen
Civilisation
Colony
ICT
Binary
Byte
Cable
Cartridge
CD-ROM
Computer
Connect
Connection
Cursor
Colonisation
Emigration
Protestant
Conflict
Government
Rebel
Constitution
Immigrant
Rebellion
Constitutional
Imperialism
Reign
Contradict
Independence
Religious
Contradiction
Invasion
Republic
Current
Motive
Revolt
Defence
Parliament
Revolution
Disease
Politics
Siege
Document
Political
Source
Dynasty
Priest
Trade
Economy
Propaganda
Traitor
Data
Interface
Output
Database
Internet
Password
Delete
Justify
Preview
Disk
Keyboard
Processor
Document
Megabyte
Program
Electronic
Memory
Scanner
Graphic
Modem
Sensor
Hardware
Module
Server
Icon
Monitor
Software
Input
Multimedia
Virus
Interactive
Network
Subject Specific Spelling Lists
Mathematics
Addition
Adjacent
Alternate
Angle
Amount
Approximately
Average
Axis/axes
Calculate
Centimetre
Circumference
Corresponding
Co-ordinate
Decimal
Degree
Denominator
Music
Choir
Chord
Chromatic
Composition
Conductor
Crotchet
Dynamics
Diameter
Multiply
Irregular
Digit
Multiplication
Rhombus
Divide
Negative
Rotate
Division
Numerator
Rotation
Equilateral
Parallel
Square
Estimate
Parallelogram
Subtraction
Equation
Percentage
Symmetry
Fraction
Perimeter
Symmetrical
Graph
Perpendicular
Tonne
Guess
Positive
Triangle
Horizontal
Quadrilateral
Triangular
Isosceles
Questionnaire
Vertex
Kilogram
Radius
Vertices
Kilometre
Ratio
Vertical
Litre
Recurring
Volume
Measure
Reflect
Weight
Metre
Reflection
Minus
Regular
Harmony
Musician
Scale
Instrument
Octave
Score
Interval
Orchestra
Semibreve
Lyric
Ostinato
Synchronise
Major
Percussion
Tempo
Melody
Pitch
Timbre
Minim
Quaver
Triad
Minor
Rhythm
Vocal
Subject Specific Spelling Lists
Mathematics
Addition
Adjacent
Alternate
Angle
Amount
Approximately
Average
Axis/axes
Calculate
Centimetre
Circumference
Corresponding
Co-ordinate
Decimal
Degree
Denominator
Music
Choir
Chord
Chromatic
Composition
Conductor
Crotchet
Dynamics
Diameter
Multiply
Irregular
Digit
Multiplication
Rhombus
Divide
Negative
Rotate
Division
Numerator
Rotation
Equilateral
Parallel
Square
Estimate
Parallelogram
Subtraction
Equation
Percentage
Symmetry
Fraction
Perimeter
Symmetrical
Graph
Perpendicular
Tonne
Guess
Positive
Triangle
Horizontal
Quadrilateral
Triangular
Isosceles
Questionnaire
Vertex
Kilogram
Radius
Vertices
Kilometre
Ratio
Vertical
Litre
Recurring
Volume
Measure
Reflect
Weight
Metre
Reflection
Minus
Regular
Harmony
Musician
Scale
Instrument
Octave
Score
Interval
Orchestra
Semibreve
Lyric
Ostinato
Synchronise
Major
Percussion
Tempo
Melody
Pitch
Timbre
Minim
Quaver
Triad
Minor
Rhythm
Vocal
Subject Specific Spelling Lists
Physical
Subject Specific Spelling Lists
Physical
Exercise
Mobile
Squad
Exercise
Mobile
Squad
Field
Muscle
Tactic
Field
Muscle
Tactic
Gym
Personal
Tournament
Education
Gym
Personal
Tournament
Active
Gymnastic
Pitch
Triceps
Active
Gymnastic
Pitch
Triceps
Agility
Injury
Quadriceps
Agility
Injury
Quadriceps
Athlete
League
Qualify
Athlete
League
Qualify
Bicep
Medicine
Relay
Bicep
Medicine
Relay
Religious
Commandment
Judaism
Religion
Commandment
Judaism
Religion
Commitment
Jewish
Shrine
Religious
Jewish
Shrine
Creation
Marriage
Sign
Education
Commitment
Creation
Marriage
Sign
Baptism
Disciple
Miracle
Sikhism
Baptism
Disciple
Miracle
Sikhism
Bible
Faith
Morality
Special
Bible
Faith
Morality
Special
Biblical
Festival
Muslim
Spiritual
Biblical
Festival
Muslim
Spiritual
Buddhist
Funeral
Parable
Symbol
Buddhist
Funeral
Parable
Symbol
Burial
Hinduism
Pilgrim
Synagogue
Burial
Hinduism
Pilgrim
Synagogue
Celebrate
Hymn
Pray
Temple
Celebrate
Hymn
Pray
Temple
Celebration
Immoral
Prejudice
Wedding
Celebration
Immoral
Prejudice
Wedding
Ceremony
Islam
Prophet
Worship
Ceremony
Islam
Prophet
Worship
Christian
Israel
Religious
Christian
Israel
Religious
Education
Education
Subject Specific Spelling Lists
Science
Absorb
Acid
Alkaline
Amphibian
Apparatus
Chemical
Circulate
Circulation
Combustion
Condensation
Cycle
Hazard
Pressure
Digest
Insect
Reproduce
Digestion
Laboratory
Respire
Element
Liquid
Respiration
Evaporation
Mammal
Solution
Exchange
Method
Temperature
Freeze
Nutrient
Thermometer
Frequency
Organism
Vertebrate
Friction
Oxygen
Vessel
Function
Particles
Growth
Predator
Subject Specific Spelling Lists
Science
Absorb
Acid
Alkaline
Amphibian
Apparatus
Chemical
Circulate
Circulation
Combustion
Condensation
Cycle
Hazard
Pressure
Digest
Insect
Reproduce
Digestion
Laboratory
Respire
Element
Liquid
Respiration
Evaporation
Mammal
Solution
Exchange
Method
Temperature
Freeze
Nutrient
Thermometer
Frequency
Organism
Vertebrate
Friction
Oxygen
Vessel
Function
Particles
Growth
Predator
The School Library - A Message from Mrs Morton
The School Library - A Message from Mrs Morton
Here at Sir William Robertson Academy we encourage all our pupils to ASPIRE in many
different ways. One of these ways is by reading regularly and we encourage wider reading
throughout Key Stage 3.
Here at Sir William Robertson Academy we encourage all our pupils to ASPIRE in many
different ways. One of these ways is by reading regularly and we encourage wider reading
throughout Key Stage 3.
The school library offers a wealth of reading materials to support all areas of the curriculum as well as encouraging the pleasures or reading.
The school library offers a wealth of reading materials to support all areas of the curriculum as well as encouraging the pleasures or reading.
“If you are going to get anywhere in life you have to
read a lot of books” Roald Dahl
“If you are going to get anywhere in life you have to
read a lot of books” Roald Dahl
“Stories make you think and dream; books make you
want to ask questions”- Michael Morpurgo
“Stories make you think and dream; books make you
want to ask questions”- Michael Morpurgo
Library skills are delivered within the first few weeks in Year 7 and one of the main features
is the encouragement and joys of reading whether it is fiction or non-fiction, either by losing oneself in another world or finding information on a particular interest/hobby.
Library skills are delivered within the first few weeks in Year 7 and one of the main features
is the encouragement and joys of reading whether it is fiction or non-fiction, either by losing oneself in another world or finding information on a particular interest/hobby.
From this time onwards, all pupils, especially in Key Stage 3, are encouraged to have a book
whilst in school. There is always an opportunity to improve reading and also be involved in
the reading activities that are on offer during the year such as SWRA Book Week in March,
Celebration of World Book Day, Author Visits, Quizzes/competitions and be part of a reading group.
From this time onwards, all pupils, especially in Key Stage 3, are encouraged to have a book
whilst in school. There is always an opportunity to improve reading and also be involved in
the reading activities that are on offer during the year such as SWRA Book Week in March,
Celebration of World Book Day, Author Visits, Quizzes/competitions and be part of a reading group.
An exciting new development this year has been the introduction of the Accelerated Reading (AR) programme for Year
7 which will be extended to Years 8 and 9 in September.
An exciting new development this year has been the introduction of the Accelerated Reading (AR) programme for Year
7 which will be extended to Years 8 and 9 in September.
The programme will
The programme will

Develop a lifelong love of reading

Develop a lifelong love of reading

Motivate pupils to read more, suitably challenging books

Motivate pupils to read more, suitably challenging books

Raise literacy standards

Raise literacy standards

Access instant reporting on each pupil’s progress and diagnose problems

Access instant reporting on each pupil’s progress and diagnose problems
Pupils read their books at the right level so they understand the text and then take a quiz
Pupils read their books at the right level so they understand the text and then take a quiz
on the book. There is a ‘quiz buzz’ during break and lunch and the pupils love the fact that
on the book. There is a ‘quiz buzz’ during break and lunch and the pupils love the fact that
AR combines reading with a computer based quiz and particularly enjoy the instant
AR combines reading with a computer based quiz and particularly enjoy the instant
feedback they receive plus the added bonus of being entered into an end of term draw for
feedback they receive plus the added bonus of being entered into an end of term draw for
a fantastic prize.
a fantastic prize.
What shall I read?
What shall I read?
Choosing what to read is never easy and Mrs Morton is always available to help select
Choosing what to read is never easy and Mrs Morton is always available to help select
books or you can look at the website ‘lovereading4kids.co.uk’ which provides many rec-
books or you can look at the website ‘lovereading4kids.co.uk’ which provides many rec-
ommendations, book reviews and author video clips.
ommendations, book reviews and author video clips.
Also recommendations/suggestions are available on the school website which is regularly
Also recommendations/suggestions are available on the school website which is regularly
updated to include recent titles.
updated to include recent titles.
Humour
Horror
Humour
Horror
Sci-Fi
War
Sci-Fi
War
Adventure
Fantasy
Adventure
Fantasy
Romance
Mystery
Romance
Mystery
Sport
Classics Poetry
Historical
Crime
Sport
Classics Poetry
Historical
Crime