It is important to make writing assignments relevant and meaningful to your students. A student led newsletter creates the perfect publishing outlet for student work. English KS2 students are at that age where they want to see their writing in print and displayed in a public format. A monthly newsletter written by students creates the perfect, safe environment for students to practice their writing skills. Students at all levels can create items suitable for a newsletter. If a student is shy about their name in print, there is always the option of publishing their work using a pen name. They could also remain anonymous.
A classroom newsletter includes not only past and future events, but also poetry, fiction and illustrations. Students can volunteer or be assigned to a feature article. Children should also be encouraged to work together to create and edit articles.