The Literacy Ladder

Key Stage 3 National StrategyKey Stage 3 National Strategy

Language for learningLiteracy

“talk”thinking

debate

engagement

explanations

comprehension

Problem solving

listening

Scientific Literacy LadderScientific Literacy Ladder

Introduction / Stimulus

Pupil’s early ideas

Early discussions

Encourage debate

Scaffolds / supports

Writing - communicating ideas

Writing - descriptive explanations

Extended writing

Develop debating skills

thin

king

Sequ

encin

g

Com

mun

ic

atin

g

L5

L6

L7+

Scientific LiteracyScientific Literacy

Introduction / Stimulus

Pupil’s early ideas

Early discussions

Encourage debate

Scaffolds / supports

Writing – communicating ideas

Extended writing

Develop debating skills

Writing – descriptive explanations

Are any of your

rungs missing?