Strong writing begins with strong reading.
At English Matters, creative writing is developed alongside comprehension, vocabulary and language. Children learn to shape ideas, choose language with precision and write with increasing confidence, control and originality.
One of the greatest difficulties children face is knowing how to begin. Given a title, picture or opening line, they may have the vocabulary and technical ability, but still struggle to turn a prompt into ideas.
Our comprehension work draws on rich literary texts, including classics and carefully selected writing from established nineteenth- and twentieth-century authors. Children explore how accomplished writers create character, setting, atmosphere and effect — and begin to draw on these techniques in their own writing.
The Four Bastions then give them a clear framework from which ideas can take shape.
Writing develops naturally when children are given the freedom to write — and the opportunity to keep writing.
Narrative writing remains central to 11+ preparation, while children also develop the flexibility to adapt their structure, tone and language to different forms of writing. Children learn to adapt their writing for different purposes, audiences and forms.
Children learn to adapt their writing for different purposes, audiences and forms.
Narrative writing remains central to 11+ preparation, while children also develop the flexibility to adapt their structure, tone and language to different forms of writing.
Rich vocabulary, used naturally, accurately and with purpose.
Developing ideas with clarity and direction.
Technical accuracy that supports confident writing.
Planning efficiently and writing effectively within time.
Clear, fluent writing under examination conditions.
He went from sitting with a pencil in his mouth, unsure how to begin, to writing with confidence and imagination. Sumona does not force children into rigid formulas; instead, she helps them find ideas, develop their own voice and then shape those ideas into stronger writing.
— Anirban Ghosh
She began as a reluctant writer and now loves writing. Sumona builds confidence first, and once that's in place, children truly soar.
— Sakshi Grover
My ds used to hate writing and basically lacked confidence in his ability to write creatively. In each lesson, she gives detailed feedback with alternate techniques for improving writing, comprehension decoding and answering etc. My son has become much more confident, better skilled and enjoys the language.
— Vibha Sridhar
From the first paragraph to writing with confidence, control and originality.
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