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The Present: Write A Description (And More) (9-13 years)

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Creative Writing Tutor cover for The Present: Write A Description And More, with a hamster drawing and stars
Title page to introduce the descriptive writing unit
Intro to non-fiction: types of writing, five questions on audience and purpose, and examples of figurative language
Mini-lesson notes before planning a description
Descriptive writing structure: tips for opening, middle paragraphs and conclusion, plus connectives to use
Reference sheet students keep beside them while drafting
Model description of a wrapped gift and its unwrapping, using similes, personification and vivid verbs
Shared reading: spot the figurative language in the model
Two sample endings to the gift story: a teddy bear found in the box, and a sparkling jewel on a delicate chain
Compare endings and discuss how each builds surprise
Your turn to write: students recall a present they received and plan three paragraphs, with tips on senses and suspense
Launch the independent writing task
Guiding questions for each of three paragraphs: the wrapped gift on the table, opening it, and describing what is inside
Planning prompts for brainstorming before drafting
Sentence starters for the gift description: students complete cloze sentences on the parcel, unwrapping and the surprise
Scaffold for students who need support getting started
Now write the story you planned: students draft their full description of opening a present from their plan
Final draft page for the descriptive piece
Continuation page: students keep writing and finish their description of opening a present, with no new prompts
Extra room for longer drafts
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Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

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About This Product

The Present: Write A Description (And More) (9-13 years)

This product is a structured writing exercise designed to aid educators in teaching their students how to construct an articulate, detailed depiction about a present. It targets children aged 9-13 and provides them essential writing practice.

This program tackles not just the explanation of what the present is, but also encourages users to delve into sensory details by exploring and expressing feelings about it.

  • Built for complex language learning: This resource extends word banks of its users while simultaneously bolstering their confidence with complex language norms through high-level vocabulary options presented within.
  • Promotes critical thinking skills: Fosters such skills by allowing users to organise thoughts and plan out their descriptions before they put pen to paper.

The ten-page downloadable PDF pack offers an array of practical exercises. Whether you're using it for whole group instruction or smaller groups in learning centers; its adaptable nature ensures ease depending on your pedagogical needs.

Fits into Grade 3 - Grade 7 Language Arts curriculum seamlessly:

Weaving this resource into Creative Writing modules helps engage a child's imagination while working coherently on structuring ideas – shaping young writers capable of deftly handling different types of writing from articles, stories, letters even up to play scripts!

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