The Writing Process
Pupils can get ideas from: • drawing a picture • talking to a partner • class discussion • creating a word web. They can organise their ideas: • in the order in which things happen • by sorting their ideas into groups.
Generating ideas Choosing a topic, getting ideas, organising ideas
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Pupils can: • speak their ideas for the teacher to write • write captions for a drawing • work with a partner of different ability • write independently. Praise pupils for their efforts . Don’t expect ‘correct’ writing from beginner writers. Ask pupils to: • re-read their writing • read their writing to a partner • ask themselves: • ‘Are the ideas clear?’ • ‘Can I make it more interesting by using adjectives or different verbs?’ Ask pupils to: • read, looking just for one thing, e.g. full stops or capital letters • read again, checking the spelling of tricky words. Re-writing is hard work for pupils of all abilities. • Select occasional pieces of writing for display or to put in a class book. • Tell pupils why you would like them to make a neat copy ( purpose ) and who is going to read it ( audience ).
Writing a first draft Putting ideas into sentences
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Revising Making it more interesting
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Proofreading (editing) Checking punctuation and spelling
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Publishing Making a neat copy for others to read
It is important to demonstrate to beginner writers how people write. ‘Think aloud’ as you model each stage of the writing process on the board. Involve pupils in drafting, revising and proofreading. Focus on one stage per session.
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