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PLD’s Whole-School Writing Framework
Writing is a complex process that draws together multiple, interdependent skills — as illustrated in Scarborough’s Rope. Writing also draws on many developing skills at once — students must generate ideas, apply phonics and spelling knowledge, and manage handwriting (or typing) while organising their thoughts. When one strand is weaker, the whole process becomes harder.
Effective writing instruction relies on the integration of oral language, literacy, and motor skills, with each strand reinforcing and strengthening the others.PLD’s Whole-School Writing Framework combines programs that align across these skill areas, providing schools with a cohesive, evidence-based approach to writing instruction in the primary years.
Image courtesy of Scarborough, H. S. (2001). Connecting early language and literacy to later reading (dis)abilities: Evidence, theory, and practice.
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Strong oral language skills form the foundation of effective writing. They enable students to generate, organise, and elaborate on ideas before translating them into written form. When students can express themselves clearly through spoken language, they are better equipped to plan, structure, and expand their written responses.
PLD’s Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) approach builds the literacy foundations students need to become confident, capable writers. Through explicit teaching of phonic knowledge, spelling patterns, and high-frequency words, students learn how sounds, spelling, and meaning connect – enabling them to transfer their understanding of language into clear and accurate written expression.
PLD’s Letter Formation & Motor development programs build the fine- and gross-motor control students need to write fluently and legibly. Through explicit instruction in pencil grip, letter formation, and handwriting fluency, young learners develop the automatic control required to focus on the content and quality of their writing. As students progress through the primary years, these early foundations support writing endurance, enabling them to sustain longer, more complex written tasks with confidence and ease.
PLD makes structured literacy simple, practical, and effective – even in small rural and multi-age classrooms. See how PLD can transform literacy in your school.
- What is PLD? Evidence-based programs proven to lift outcomes.
- See it in Action: Watch our lesson block demonstration videos to see SSP using PLD in action.
- Tailored for Your School: Request a quote to match your school’s needs and budget.
- Resources: Use our audit form to plan what is needed for each stage of learning.
