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A picnic by the river
Five questions
Press a speaker to hear a question. Talk about it with a partner before you write.
- Who is at the picnic?
- What food can you see?
- Where are the children playing?
- What might the ducks do?
- What is your favourite picnic food?
Words to use
Sentence starters
- We are by a ___.
- I can see ___.
- The family sat on ___ and ate ___.
- Soon, ___.
- Beneath the willow tree, ___.
- The cool water ___ around their ankles.
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 picnic by the river
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Look at the picture. Talk about the questions. Then write.
The pictureA family sits on a blanket by a river. There are sandwiches and fruit. Two children paddle in the water.
Questions
- Who is at the picnic?
- What food can you see?
- Where are the children playing?
- What might the ducks do?
- What is your favourite picnic food?
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.