Camooweal State School

Bookwork Policy

Rationale:

Our Bookwork Policy is an easily accessible and very visual guide to the level of excellence we aspire to achieve and is a primary method by which parents and others form opinions about our school.

At Camooweal State School our bookwork policy aims to set out the explicit, acceptable standard for bookwork presentation within each year level while also providing a framework for sequential consistency across our school.

Students’ books hold evidence of the pride taken in their learning. It reflects their commitment to attaining the highest quality of work individually possible and is a measure of respect for themselves as learners and their teachers.

Therefore, as teachers, we must accept the responsibility to explicitly teach excellence in bookwork, demand a consistency of high standards, encourage students to continually strive for their best effort and celebrate their successes.

Student’s RoleTo ensure that…..

Book covers are maintained in a well presented manner. There is no drawing, graffiti, holes, cut outs or scribble inside books or on

covers. All writing equipment and books are ready at the commencement of the

school day. Wooden rulers and normal rubbers are used in the classroom. All pages are used consecutively unless directed by the teacher. Errors are erased or corrected. At all times there is pride in their book work.

Teacher’s RoleTo ensure that…..

At the beginning of each school term explicitly teach correct book work setting out.

Reinforce these practices throughout the school year. Display charts highlighting the standard of bookwork expected. Ensure all students have writing equipment and books ready at the

commencement of the school day eg sharp pencil, ruler, rubber, pen Acknowledge students attempts at correct setting out. Model high standards of presentation in worksheets, digital presentations

and board work (eg use of guidelines on board). Explicitly teach correct posture, pencil grip and formation of letters

appropriate to the year level. Monitor student book work regularly throughout the term and sign and

date each book accordingly. Loose worksheets are compiled in clear plastic envelopes or folders.

To regularly revisit bookwork expectation in lessons, across the year and with new students to our school.

Students label their books with the correct learning area at the beginning of the year.

School SupportThe school will support teachers by…..

Including Handwriting Text Books on book list for students in Years Prep - 6

Producing charts displaying examples of the book work standards for each classroom.

Including the Bookwork Policy in the Induction Package for new staff. Inservicing all new staff in the expectations of the Bookwork Policy.

Pen Licence Policy- Year 6Students in Year 6 will have the opportunity to try out for a pen licence in Term 2. To obtain a pen licence students must demonstrate…..

Correct setting out of bookwork in all books. They are consistently using correct Queensland Modern Cursive. Correct size, shape, slope and formation of letters.

Pen licences will be decided upon by the Year 6 teacher. Not all students will necessarily receive a pen licence and pen licences can be revoked if bookwork deteriorates. Once they receive a pen license

Students will use blue coloured pen only (red pen to underline headings). Liquid paper, correction tape or rub out pens are not permitted. Errors will be crossed out with a single ruled line through the word and

the correction written above. All bookwork in Maths books must still be in pencil.

Bookwork Expectations

Prep Year

Prep Year Writing BooksBooks Red and blue dotted lines (Year 1 exercise book)

A4 size booksWriting instrument Beginners pencil (triangular shape, and sharp) and suitable length

Felt pens, crayons (as directed by the teacher)Script P-1 Queensland Beginner’s ScriptHandwriting lessons C2C Errors A single line ruled through the word and correction written above.

Margins Not requiredRuling up books Not requiredRuling off in books Not requiredDate Date stamp or teacher to date regularlyHeading As requiredStarting a new page All pages should be used consecutively unless directed by the

teacher.Worksheets Glued neatly into scrap book or exercise book.

Sheets should be glued flat.Corrections Teacher corrections in pen.

Year 1

Year 1 Writing Books (English, Spelling, Reading, History, Science, SOSE, and other KLAs of Health, Technology and The Arts)

Books Red and blue dotted lines (Year 1 lined exercise book) A4 size books

Writing instrument Pencil (sharp) and suitable length (All pencils should be HB or 2B)No pacersFelt pens / coloured pencils (as directed by the teacher)

Script P-1 Queensland Beginner’s ScriptHandwriting lessons C2CErrors A single line ruled through the word and correction written above.

Margins Not requiredRuling up books Not requiredRuling off in books Leave a set of lines and rule off in pencil on next red line (by the

teacher) in writing book.Date Date stamp or teacher to date.

Students to write date in Semester TwoHeading When appropriate.

Written in the lines at the beginning of each day’s work sample (the line underneath where they ruled off the day before)At the top of the page if starting a new section eg (Science)

Starting a new page All pages should be used consecutively unless directed by the teacher.

Worksheets Glued neatly into scrap book or exercise book.Sheets should be glued flat.Sheets should not protrude outside the book.Teacher may trim sheets to ensure they fit into books.

Corrections Teacher corrections in pen.Other equipment All equipment not required (eg scissors, glue) should be stored in a

designated area of the room for easy access.

Year 1 Maths BooksBooks Maths book - 10 mm quad ruled Writing instrument Pencil (sharp) and suitable length (All pencils should be HB or 2B)

No pacersFelt pens / coloured pencils (as directed by the teacher)

Script P-1 Queensland Beginner’s ScriptErrors A single line ruled through the word and correction written above.Margins Not requiredRuling up books

Setting out

Centre column ruled in pencil. Centre line should be ruled on a blue line.Two or four columns may be used as needed.Pages should be folded to act as a guide.One digit per square for algorithms.

Ruling off in books Not required

Date Date stamp or teacher to date.Heading Not requiredStarting a new page All pages should be used consecutively unless directed by the

teacher.If a sheet is glued onto a new page students should return to previous page to begin work the next day.

Worksheets Worksheets glued nearly into scrap book or exercise book.Sheets should be glued flat.Sheets should not protrude outside the book.Teacher may trim sheets to ensure they fit into books.

Corrections Teacher corrections in pen.

Year 2

Year 2 Writing Books (including English, Spelling, Reading, History, Science, SOSE, and other KLA’s of Health, Technology and The Arts)

Books Red and blue lined (Year 2 lined Exercise book)A4 size books

Writing instrument Pencil (sharp) and suitable length (All pencils should be HB or 2B)No pacersFelt pens / coloured pencils (as directed by the teacher)

Script Term 1/2 P-1 Queensland Beginner’s ScriptTerm 3/4 Queensland Modern Cursive (Entries and Exits)

Handwriting lessons C2CErrors A single line ruled through the word and correction written above.Margins Not requiredRuling up books Not requiredRuling off in books Leave a set of lines.

Rule off in pencil on the next red line.Date Written at the beginning of each day’s work sample between the

blue lines.Date written in either long or short format. Tuesday 16 March 2016 or 18/02/16

Heading Underlined in pencil.Written between the blue lines at the beginning of each day’s work sample (the line underneath where they ruled off the day before)At the top of the page if starting a new section (eg Science)

Starting a new page Students will start a new page if directed by the teacher. New pages would be used if a new topic is being introduced eg Science or SOSEAt all other times students will rule off and begin the next day’s work directly underneath. Each page should be used completely and consecutively.

Worksheets Glued neatly into scrap book or exercise book.Sheets should be glued flat.Sheets should not protrude outside the book.Teacher should trim sheets to ensure they fit into books.

Corrections Teacher corrections in pen.Other equipment All equipment not required (eg scissors, glue) should be stored in a

designated area of the room for easy access.

Year 2 Maths BooksBooks Maths book - 10 mm quad ruled Writing instrument Pencil (sharp) and suitable length (All pencils should be HB or 2B)

No pacersFelt pens/ coloured pencils (as directed by the teacher)

Script Printing only.Errors A single line ruled through the word and correction written above.Margins Not requiredRuling up books

Setting out

Centre column ruled in pencil Centre line should be ruled on a blue line.Two or four columns may be used as needed.Pages should be folded to act as a guide.One digit per square for algorithms.All lines and diagrams are ruled with a ruler including algorithms.

Ruling off in books At the end of each day leave a blue line and then rule off in pencil on the next blue line.

Date Date beside heading in short format 26/02/16 (start in a full square).Date and heading at the start of the day’s work.

Heading Heading underlined in pencil.Starting a new page Each page should be used completely and consecutively.Worksheets All sheets glued neatly into a Maths scrap book (including corners).

Sheets should be glued flat.Sheets should not protrude outside the book.

Corrections Teacher corrections in pen

Year 3/4

Year 3/4 Writing Books (including English, Spelling, Reading, History, Science, SOSE, and other KLAs like Health, Technology and The Arts)

Books Red and Blue lined (Year 3/4 lined exercise book)A4 size books

Writing instrument Pencil (sharp) and suitable length (All pencils should be HB or 2B)No pacers

Script Year 3 - Transition to Queensland Modern CursiveYear 4 - Queensland Modern Cursive(Queensland Beginner’s Script for selected individual students at teacher’s discretion)Printing is required in Maths books and in other books when diagrams, illustrations, labels etc are required eg Science and SOSE.

Handwriting lessons C2C Errors A single line ruled through the word and correction written above.Margins No margin required.Ruling up books No ruling required.Ruling off in books Leave a set of lines.

Rule off in pencil on the next red line.Date Written at the beginning of each day’s work sample between the

blue lines. Date written in either long or short format. Tuesday 16 March 2016 or 18/02/16

Heading Centred and underlined in pencil.Written between the blue lines at the beginning of each day’s work sample.At the top of the page if starting a new section eg (Science) Numbering to the left of the page or column.

Starting a new page Students will start a new page if directed by the teacher. New pages would be used if a new topic is being introduced eg Science or SOSEAt all other times students will rule off and begin the next day’s work directly underneath. Each page should be used completely and consecutively.

Worksheets Glued neatly into exercise book with all edges glued firmly.Sheets should be glued flat not folded.Sheets may also be placed into plastic envelope or display folder.Sheets should not protrude outside the book.If sheet is glued onto a new page students should return to previous page to begin work the next day.

Corrections All student corrections should be in pencil.Teacher corrections in pen.

Other equipment All equipment not required (eg scissors, glue) should be stored in a designated area of the room for easy access.

Year 3/4 Maths BooksBooks Year 3 10 mm quad ruled

Year 4 7 mm quad ruledWriting instrument Pencil (sharp) and suitable length. (All pencils should be HB or 2B)

No pacersScript Printing onlyErrors A single line ruled through the word and correction written above.Margins No margin requiredRuling up books

Setting Out

Centre column ruled in pencil. Two or four columns may be used as needed with students folding their page as a guideline.Centre line should be ruled on a blue line.

One digit per square especially for algorithmsAll lines and diagrams are ruled with a ruler including algorithms.If sheet is glued onto a new page students should return to previous page to begin work the next day.Numbering to the left of the page or column.

Ruling off in books At the end of each day leave a blue line and then rule off in pencil on the next blue line.

Date Date written beside the heading in short format.Date and heading at the start of the day’s work.

Heading Heading underlined in pencil.Starting a new page Each page should be used completely and consecutively.Worksheets Glued neatly into exercise book with all edges glued firmly.

Sheets should be glued flat not folded.Sheets may also be placed into plastic envelope or display folder.Sheets should not protrude outside the book.If sheet is glued onto a new page students should return to previous page to begin work the next day.

Corrections Corrections in coloured pencil (students), pen (teacher)

Year 5/6

Year 5/6 Writing books (including English, Spelling, Reading, History, Science, SOSE, and other KLA’s including Health, Technology, LOTE and The Arts)

Books Blue lined A4 size books

Writing instrument Pencil (sharp) and suitable length (All pencils should be HB or 2B)No pacersYear 6 pen licence students may use a blue pen once they have received their pen licence.

Script Queensland Modern Cursive is expected in all books except in Maths. Printing is required in Maths books and in other books when diagrams, illustrations, labels etc are required eg Science and SOSE.(Queensland Beginner’s Script for selected individual students at teacher’s discretion.)

Handwriting lessons Year 5 - Transition lessons from blue and red Year 3/4 lines to blue linesYear 6 - Not required. Teachers to reinforce correct Queensland Modern Cursive script when writing and printing only for diagrams, mapping etc.Students are encouraged to start to develop their own handwriting style. Correct slope, size, spacing are reinforced.Handwriting practice for speed and accuracy continues across the year.

Errors A single line ruled through the word and correction written above.

For pen licence students a single blue line ruled through the word and correction written above.

No liquid paper, correction tape or rub out pens.Margins Standard wooden ruler length.

Ruled with red pen. Margin to go from top blue line to bottom blue line.No margin required if a margin is already printed on the page.

Ruling up books Top and bottom line ruled (with a ruler) in red pen across the whole page.

Ruling off in books Leave a line, rule off in red pen on the next blue line.Date Written in margin at the beginning of each day’s work sample.

Short format 18.02.16 or 18/02/16Heading Centred and underlined in red pen.

On the first line of the new day’s work. (the line underneath where they ruled off the day before)At the top of the page if starting a new section eg (Science) Heading to go on top blue line not the ruled red line.Leave a line after the heading.Numbering to the left of the page or column.

Starting a new page Students will start a new page if directed by the teacher. New pages would be used if a new topic is being introduced eg Science or SOSEAt all other times students will rule off and begin the next day’s work directly underneath. Each page should be used completely and consecutively.

Worksheets Glued neatly into exercise book with all edges glued firmly.Sheets should be glued flat not folded.Sheets may also be placed into plastic envelope or display folder.Sheets should not protrude outside the book.If sheet is glued onto a new page students should return to previous page to begin work the next day.

Corrections All student corrections should be in red pen without comments just neat ticks and crosses.Teacher corrections in pen.

Other equipment All equipment not required (e.g. scissors, glue) should be stored in a designated area of the room for easy access.

Year 5/6 Maths BooksBooks Blue lined

A4 size books Writing instrument Pencil (sharp) and suitable length (All pencils should be HB or 2B)

No pacersScript Printing only.Errors A single line ruled through the word and correction written above.Margins No margin requiredRuling up books

Setting Out

Top line and bottom line ruled in red pen.Centre column ruled in red pen stopping at the top and bottom blue lines.Two or four columns may be used as needed with students folding their page as a guideline.Algorithms set out one on top of the other.All lines and diagrams are ruled with a ruler including algorithms.Numbering to the left of the page or column.

Ruling off in books Leave a blue line and then rule off in red pen.Date Date written beside the heading in short format.Heading Heading centred and underlined in red pen.Starting a new page Each page should be used completely and consecutively.Worksheets All sheets glued neatly (including corners) as above.

If sheet is glued onto a new page students should return to previous page to begin work the next day.

Corrections Corrections in coloured pencil (students), pen (teacher)

Spelling Book Expectations

Each week teachers will ensure that in the Spelling book there is evidence of the following spelling components…

Weekly words pre-test Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check Weekly test Explicit instruction lesson on the focus for the week e.g. sound group, rhyming

words, word family, syllables, extension words. Spelling activities using the weekly words

For most year levels a double page in the spelling book will be needed each week.