V.C.O.P. are the four core targets we use to teach writing. The letters stand for: (Wow words!) It is important that children begin to think carefully about the vocabulary they choose and the effect that it has on the reader. We promote the use of “WOW” words in writing.

Sit in a circle. Someone is selected to begin a sentence, saying a word only. The sentence is passed around the circle with each player adding one more word. The aim of the game is to try NOT to end the sentence. Encourage children to use VCOP connectives to help them extend the sentence and keep it going.

VCOP enables children to find their own voices as writers. When children first start writing, they’re limited by their technical abilities. For example, they only know a very small number of words, and they haven’t learnt how to punctuate properly. This means they might not be able to express the things they want to say in written language.

opening word / phrase of a sentence. I can use the passive voice. E.g. The cake was eaten by the dog. I am beginning to spell subject words accurately. I can use the apostrophe to show who or what is the owner. E.g. Tom’s cat. I am beginning to write in a range of styles for different audiences. 4A I can spell unfamiliar words accurately.

V-Valiant Vocabulary (Wow words!) • Talk about and write down interesting (Wow) words in the stories you are reading at home. • Try using the words you have found in a sentence. • Have a mini-quiz: ‘How many words can you think of instead of ‘said’ or ‘went’, ‘nice’, ‘good’? Put each one in a sentence.

VCOP Resources Show . per page. Search: Reset “How to Write a Sentence” Anchor Chart. Download “What is a Sentence?” Anchor Chart. Download. 99 Oral Language Warm-Ups #1. Download. 99 Oral Language Warm-Ups #2. Download. 99 Oral Language Warm-Ups #3. Download. 99 Oral Language Warm-Ups #4. Download. A Big Talk Timeline – Getting Ready ...

What is VCOP? VCOP stands for vocabulary, connectives, openers and punctuation and covers the skills needed to make writing more sophisticated and engaging. VCOP breaks down into: Vocabulary - Using 'wow' words or more exciting words in your writing. Connectives - Using more interesting ways to link sentences and clauses.

Vocabulary (Wow words!) It is important that students begin to think carefully about the vocabulary they choose and the effect that it has on the reader. We promote the use of ‘WOW’ words in writing. These are words that are ambitious for the students to use; they can uplevel their nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs:

These are words that join other words together in a sentence or a piece of text. They are the often overlooked 'smaller' functional words that help us link our writing together. They help our words flow and lead on from one to another without sounding awkward.