Using images of trees to motivate students for writing
Focus: using 'ed' and 'ing' verbs in a speed writing activity
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.
Using images of trees to motivate students for writing
Focus: using 'ed' and 'ing' verbs in a speed writing activity
Focus: using a TED-Ed clip to support students to generate ideas for writing, using a range of text types
Focus: organisation tips and ideas to support students with news sharing