Planning what to write

Before you write, say out loud what you are going to write. Does your sentence sound right? Once it sounds ok, write it down.

Checking your work

Once you have finished your writing, read it out loud to see if it makes sense. Happy with it? That's great! Think you could change something to make it sound better? Then do it!

For a final check read your work clearly to someone.

Sequencing sentences

To tell a good story you have get get the story in the right order. Use the games and worksheets below to test your sequencing skills.

Tips for parents

• Always say something positive about your child's writing
• Praise what they have written not how they have written it.
• Let them know you are focusing on - their ideas not spelling and handwriting.