Talk For Writing Planning For Once There Were Giants by Martin Waddell
Talk for Writing Planning for Once There Were Giants by Martin Waddell
This is detailed planning for talk for writing, this can be used with any story. We have many hand drawn story maps to use alongside this planning.
Talk for Writing is an engaging and effective way to teach children writing by integrating storytelling and creative activities.
This planning helps with the following:
Language Development: In the early years, developing language skills is crucial. “Talk for Writing” encourages children to use and understand spoken language, which forms the foundation for later writing skills. By talking about stories and texts, children expand their vocabulary and learn sentence structures.
Engagement and Enjoyment: This approach often involves storytelling, drama, and interactive activities, making learning fun and engaging for young children. When children are engaged and enjoying themselves, they are more likely to participate actively and retain information.
Structure and Routine: “Talk for Writing” provides a clear structure for both teachers and students. The process of imitation, innovation, and independent application helps children understand the stages of writing. This routine builds their confidence and gives them a sense of security in their learning.
Creativity and Expression: Once children are familiar with a story, they can innovate by changing characters, settings, or events. This fosters creativity and allows them to express their ideas within a familiar framework, making the leap to writing less intimidating.
Supports Diverse Learners: “Talk for Writing” is adaptable and can be tailored to suit the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs or English as an additional language. Visual aids, gestures, and repeated oral practice make the approach accessible to all learners.
Builds Writing Confidence: By starting with speaking and then moving to writing, children build confidence in their ability to create stories. They see that they can tell a story out loud before they write it down, which helps them overcome the fear of the blank page.
Parental Involvement: This approach often encourages children to share stories and writing activities with their families, fostering a home-school connection and encouraging parental involvement in their child’s literacy development.
Developing Listening and Attention Skills: “Talk for Writing” activities require children to listen carefully and follow instructions, which helps develop their listening and attention skills—key components of effective learning.
Cultural and Social Understanding: Through stories, children learn about different cultures, values, and social norms, promoting social understanding and empathy.
Overall, “Talk for Writing” supports the holistic development of early literacy skills, making it an excellent approach for reception classes.
“Talk for Writing” was developed by Pie Corbett, an English educational consultant, author, and poet. Corbett created this approach to teaching writing, drawing on his extensive experience in education and his belief in the power of storytelling and oral language to improve children’s writing skills.
Pie Corbett’s work in literacy education has been influential in shaping how writing is taught in schools, emphasising the importance of imitation, innovation, and independent application. Through “Talk for Writing,” he has provided teachers with a structured yet flexible framework to help children develop their writing abilities in an engaging and supportive way.
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This is great we have printed it out and we use daily for the Nursery children for a short Phonics activity. It has saved me loads of time and is really well thought out and each activity is clearly explained so the staff know what to do. Each time they teach Phonics they are becoming more confident with presenting.
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