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Write Time ( Extending
Literacy 3-6)

Deconstructing a story: How does a story work? This animated ‘digital documentary’
‘models’ the classic ingredients in storytelling, using a full length story and detailed point
by point commentary. (1300 words) (Flesch: 5.3)

How to write a story: This lesson introduces students to the three P’s of story
writing (People, Problem and Plot), with examples, and then explains how the three S’s
(Show it, See it and Surprise them) can make any story far more exciting. (1198 words)
(Flesch: 5.2)

How to write arguments: This lesson explains contentions, arguments and proofs - using
`Saving the environment’ as its example. Also covered are paragraphing and language
use. (855 words) (Flesch: 5.1)

How to write an Essay: This lesson introduces students to topic analysis, planning,
drafting and editing an essay. (1712 words) (Flesch: 6.4)

How to write about Information: This lesson introduces students to organising,
researching and presenting information - and how to make the material ‘come alive’.
(1083 words) (Flesch: 5.4)

How to write instructions: This lesson introduces students to common procedural writing
types - with copious examples. (512 words) (Flesch: 5.5)

How to write poetry: This set of lessons looks at twelve popular and easy-to-use
techniques for generating original poetry. In each case, a poem models the technique,
which students then put into practice themselves. (2868 words in 12 separate units)
(Flesch: 4.6)

How to write a Recount: This animated ‘digital documentary’ introduces students to
common recount forms. (1550 words) (Flesch: 5.1)

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