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A puppy in the park
Five questions
Press a speaker to hear a question. Talk about it with a partner before you write.
- What is the puppy doing?
- What did the boy throw?
- How does the boy feel?
- What will the puppy do with the ball?
- What would you name the puppy?
Words to use
Sentence starters
- The puppy ___.
- The boy has a ___.
- The puppy leaps because ___.
- Then ___.
- With ears flapping, the puppy ___.
- The boy laughed as ___.
Level 1: short sentences, ages 6 to 8. Level 2: longer sentences with because, when and so, ages 8 to 10. Level 3: rich sentences and detail, ages 10 and up.
My writing
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A puppy in the park
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Look at the picture. Talk about the questions. Then write.
The pictureA boy throws a ball for his puppy in the park. The puppy leaps in the air with its ears flying.
Questions
- What is the puppy doing?
- What did the boy throw?
- How does the boy feel?
- What will the puppy do with the ball?
- What would you name the puppy?
My writing
For grown-ups and teachers
Purpose: talk first, then write about a picture, with a word bank and starters for Level 1, 2 and 3.
Ask the five questions aloud and let the child answer in full sentences before they write. Do not correct spelling while they are composing; look at transcription afterwards. How to help without taking over.