These files contain guidance on teaching the three stages of the Talk for Writing process (Imitation, Innovation and Invention/Independent Application) at the Foundation Stage. Each download is one-side of A4 that takes you through the key processes and key points at each stage.
The 3 ‘eyes’: innovation
These files contain guidance on teaching the three stages of the Talk for Writing process (Imitation, Innovation and Invention/Independent Application) at the Foundation Stage. Each download is one-side of A4 that takes you through the key processes and key points at each stage.
The 3 ‘eyes’: imitation
These files contain guidance on teaching the three stages of the Talk for Writing process (Imitation, Innovation and Invention/Independent Application) at the Foundation Stage. Each download is one-side of A4 that takes you through the key processes and key points at each stage.
Formative assessment: the key to progress
How the 3 stages of the Talk for Writing approach puts formative assessment at the heart of your teaching.
Using formative assessment to underpin unit planning
This document looks at the importance of building formative assessment into planning.
Apostrophe sorting game
An apostrophe sorting game created by Julia Strong and referenced in the Jumpstart Grammar book. Download the file below, cut it up and then ask the children to sort the different uses of the apostrophe into their different categories.
The swallow and the wasp
This model text is a story called ‘The swallow and the wasp’ or ‘Why wasps can only whine’. Its underpinning storyline lends itself to creative innovation.
Morgan and his Magical Maths Underpants
In the summer 2016 newsletter we ran a competition looking for stories of no more than 400 words that could be used as model texts for Talk for Writing. We received a number of entries, four of which stood out as prize winners. This one is Morgan and his Magical Maths Underpants by Chris Farnen. Suitable for Year 2.
Noughts and crosses – subordinating conjunction style
Noughts and crosses – subordinating conjunction style. This is a great game to play once the children understand subordinating conjunctions and it will really build their confidence while being an entertaining challenge. It’s also a good game to play at a staff meeting to help build staff confidence.