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Stuck in the tree
Five questions
Press a speaker to hear a question. Talk about it with a partner before you write.
- What is stuck in the tree?
- Who is trying to get it?
- What does the child have?
- What could they try next?
- What would you do?
Words to use
Sentence starters
- The ball is ___.
- The child has a ___.
- They try to ___ because ___.
- Then ___.
- High among the branches, ___.
- Stretching as far as she could, ___.
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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Stuck in the tree
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Look at the picture. Talk about the questions. Then write.
The pictureA ball is stuck high in a tree. Three children look up and one holds a long stick.
Questions
- What is stuck in the tree?
- Who is trying to get it?
- What does the child have?
- What could they try next?
- What would you do?
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.