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The swimming lesson
Five questions
Press a speaker to hear a question. Talk about it with a partner before you write.
- What are the children doing?
- Who is helping them?
- How does a nervous swimmer feel?
- What will they learn next?
- What would you like to learn to do in water?
Words to use
Sentence starters
- The children are ___.
- The teacher has a ___.
- They kick their legs because ___.
- Next, ___.
- Gripping the float tightly, ___.
- The water rippled 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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The swimming lesson
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Look at the picture. Talk about the questions. Then write.
The pictureChildren in swimming caps practise kicking in a pool. A teacher stands at the side and holds a float.
Questions
- What are the children doing?
- Who is helping them?
- How does a nervous swimmer feel?
- What will they learn next?
- What would you like to learn to do in water?
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.