Saying Sentences Before Writing Them
Say out loud what is going to be written; compose sentences orally before writing them down as preparation for independent writing
What a learner can do afterwards
- Say a complete sentence aloud before attempting to write it
- Rehearse a sentence orally more than once to hold it in memory
- Practise sentences with a partner before writing independently
1 · Read
Before you write a sentence, say it out loud first. Listen to how it sounds. This helps you remember your idea. Saying it with a friend helps too.
Sam wants to write about his dog. He says, 'My dog runs fast.' He says it again, then writes it down.
If you forget your sentence, say it again before writing. Practising with a friend can help too.
Say your sentence first, then write it down.
The rewritten readings were written for this dataset.
2 · Watch
Take it off screen
Where it sits
Where this leads
Jobs that lean on this skill. Follow one to see everything it is built on.
8 questions wait behind this lesson, each with its answer explained. Every answer feeds the sky: stars light as they are learned, and dim when it is time to come back.