Using simple props to support oral language development
Focus: Retelling known stories
‘A moment in time’ encourages students to add detail to their writing using the senses. It is a scaffolded task that supports ‘at risk’ writers but also extends more able students.
We have a Slide presentation for teaching the Moment in time: https://www.theliteracyplace.
There is also a lesson plan on page 100 of The Writing Book.
When teaching students to plan, remember to model how to take notes and then how to use the notes to support writing.
Using simple props to support oral language development
Focus: Retelling known stories
Resources: Four grids with CVC words
Purpose: To read and write CVC words
Includes: Printable Define it template
Focus: Developing understanding of new words
