Writing

An onomatopoeia is a word that mimics, resembles or in some way suggests the sound associated with a particular object or creature. We commonly use onomatopoeias in relation to animal sounds like moo, cluck-cluck, oink and woof. They are also … Continued

Not surprisingly the research shows that the more children write the better their writing becomes.  The trick is to get reluctant writers writing.  Below is a list of story prompts.  However, for reluctant writers, I suggest you begin by creating … Continued

This is a really simple idea for helping students develop more interesting and complex sentences. Make a pile of strips of paper and coloured markers readily available. As you read stories aloud, encourage students to note sentences that ‘speak to … Continued

Expository writing is a key skill for students to learn as it is the most common form of writing that they will use as they progress through the education system and into the workforce. Steward and Young (2019) suggest that … Continued