Using images of trees to motivate students for writing
Focus: using 'ed' and 'ing' verbs in a speed writing activity
Note-taking is a complex skill.
Use the 'Note-taking poster' to explicitly teach students how to take notes. The poster could also be displayed to remind students about the skills involved in taking notes.
There is also a fantastic note-taking template in The Oral Language Book (PM19).
Using images of trees to motivate students for writing
Focus: using 'ed' and 'ing' verbs in a speed writing activity
Includes: a template and two exemplars
Focus: reflecting on the year and recording interesting learnings
Includes: a three page resource containing activities for using the Question dice and Detail dice.
Focus: questioning and identifying evidence in texts, and adding detail to writing
