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The inside-out umbrella
Five questions
Press a speaker to hear a question. Talk about it with a partner before you write.
- What has happened to the umbrella?
- What is flying away?
- Who is laughing?
- What could the man do?
- What would you do in a storm?
Words to use
Sentence starters
- The umbrella is ___.
- The hat ___.
- The wind blows the umbrella because ___.
- Then ___.
- With a sudden gust, ___.
- Chasing his hat down the street, ___.
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 inside-out umbrella
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Look at the picture. Talk about the questions. Then write.
The pictureA strong wind turns a man's umbrella inside out. His hat blows away and a child laughs.
Questions
- What has happened to the umbrella?
- What is flying away?
- Who is laughing?
- What could the man do?
- What would you do in a storm?
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.