English
Year 2 English focuses on building fluency, reading comprehension, and independent writing. Children learn to apply phonics rules, use more advanced punctuation (like apostrophes and commas), and structure their ideas into simple paragraphs through stories, poetry, and non-fiction. The English curriculum includes:
Reading: word reading and comprehension
Writing: transcription (including handwriting and spelling) and composition
Writing: vocabulary, grammar and punctuation
Spoken Language
At Hatton Hill, we place a very high focus on reading - both within our curriculum and for pleasure. When learning to read, Year 2 follow the Read, Write, Inc phonics scheme. Each classroom has its own designated reading area and at the end of each day, children gather together to enjoy a story together.
Handwriting is taught following 'letter-join'. Parents will receive informatiion explaining how to access handwriting games and activities at home.
Please visit your child's class page for more information about phonics and suggested reading books for Year 2 children.
Our Intent and Impact (I&I) sheets below list the questions we want children to be able to answer once they have completed their learning. They also highlight key vocabulary which children must learn.