The Literacy Tree Approach to Teaching Writing

At Edgebury, we use the Literacy Tree approach to teaching writing, which immerses children in high-quality, diverse, and engaging texts. This book-based approach develops a love of reading while providing meaningful contexts for writing across a range of genres.

Through carefully chosen texts, children explore rich vocabulary, language structures, and literary techniques, which they then apply to their own writing. Each unit is designed to build progressively on prior learning, ensuring that children develop strong foundational skills in composition, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

The Literacy Tree approach places emphasis on:

• Immersive Learning – Children engage deeply with texts through discussion, drama, and exploration of themes, fostering a love of storytelling and a deeper understanding of narrative structures.
• Purposeful Writing – Writing is embedded in real-world contexts, encouraging children to write for different audiences and purposes, including stories, letters, reports, diaries, and persuasive texts.
• Grammar in Context – Rather than being taught in isolation, grammatical concepts are embedded within the study of texts, helping children understand their purpose and apply them effectively.
• Developing Authorial Voice – By exploring the styles of different authors, children experiment with language, structure, and techniques to develop their own unique writing voices.
• Progression and Mastery – Skills are revisited and built upon across year groups, ensuring that children refine and strengthen their writing ability over time.

This engaging approach not only ensures that children become confident, creative writers but also supports their reading comprehension and ability to think critically about language.

For more information about Literacy Tree, visit: https://literacytree.com.