Includes: a lesson plan, two exemplars (written and published)
Focus: activating memories and writing descriptively
This activity supports students to retell a story. Cut out each part of the narrative and laminate. Students can lay the path out and stand on each tile to retell the story.
For more ideas for retelling, see our on demand workshop Using retelling to support comprehension, oral language and writing.
Includes: a lesson plan, two exemplars (written and published)
Focus: activating memories and writing descriptively
Using images of trees to motivate students for writing
Focus: using 'ed' and 'ing' verbs in a speed writing activity
Includes: drama activity cards/poster
Focus: using drama to enhance speaking and listening