Includes: a lesson plan and a student exemplar
Focus: providing a shared experience for writing
This timeline activity can be used as a follow-up activity in response to a shared or guided text. Students retell the main events in a story and can also add the feelings of the main character. They could record their ideas or use illustrations.
For more ideas for retelling, see out on demand workhsop Using retelling to support comprehension, oral language and writing.
Includes: a lesson plan and a student exemplar
Focus: providing a shared experience for writing
Includes: drama activity cards/poster
Focus: using drama to enhance speaking and listening
Includes: PDF of Self-check and Partner-check signs, JPG versions of each sign
Focus: designating time for self-checks and partner-checks during writing
