2. Talking the Text - developing Talk for Writing to fulfill potential across the curriculum

3. Talking for Learning and Life - developing Talk for Writing to fulfill potential across the curriculum ‘ We write best about what we know and what matters….’ The best writing is written to engage the reader Audience + Purpose = style + organisation.

4. Tuning into the topic Drama ….role play, first lines, role on the wall, conscience alley, masks, etc…. Environment … clues left in the room, woodland display, role play area, artwork.. Read, read,read…. how many versions do you know? Multi media… Newsround website, First News, Teen Kids News, local radio station…..etc

5. Drama: discussion/any text type Interviews Hot seating Miming Making presentations News broadcasts Phone calls Panels of experts Word Tennis

6. Once upon a time there was a young girl called Little Red Riding Hood. She lived with her mother and father in a cottage in the forest. One day, Little Red Riding Hood’s mother asked, “Will you take these delicious cakes to Grandmother?” “Yes I will.” replied Little Red Riding Hood, and off she went. Once upon a time there was a young girl called Little Red Riding Hood. She lived with her mother and father in a cottage in the forest. One day, Little Red Riding Hood’s mother asked, “Will you take these delicious cakes to Grandmother?” “Yes I will.” replied Little Red Riding Hood, and off she went. topicresources.com Click Yes I will. Will you take these cakes to Grandmother?

7. Warm up activities: Discussion Writing In pairs discuss: 5 reasons to like the big bad wolf 5 reasons NOT to like the big bad wolf 6

8. Imitation Learn orally the story can use a washing line to display the story or actions. story or actions. Highlight any words or phrases that might be useful for Writing. Create a story map to show what happens in the story. In class we:

9. Things you can do at home: Get the most out of a book and spend more time reading it! Read a variety of different types of texts for all different ages. Don’t worry about the levels of books- if the children are enjoying it they are enjoying it! Use a picture book and use the pictures to create your own story. Draw story maps. Learn a text using mime. Discuss the characters and settings and compare to other stories they have read. Box up the story into beginning, middle and end. Create your own stories by adapting one they know well. Happy reading and writing!