Establish a solid foundation for pre-writers and beginner writers by focusing on visual and verbal communication techniques. Packed with practical, time-saving classroom resources, this manual makes planning and implementing the Seven Steps in F–2 simple and fun!
Inside this Step-by-Step guide, you’ll find:
• theory and techniques for each Step
• ‘before and after’ writing samples showing the techniques in action
• fun and flexible curriculum-aligned activities for beginner writers
• brainstorming, planning and writing templates
• planning and assessment resources
• a ‘Putting It All Together’ chapter.
Author, former secondary teacher and keynote speaker, Jen combined her skills, experience and writing expertise to create the Seven Steps to Writing Success – Australia's largest educator of written literacy.
The Seven Steps are the building blocks to great writing. They break down writing into simple chunks, so students aren’t overwhelmed by writing a whole piece straight away. Instead, they gain confidence with each Step they learn, to become creative and engaging writers. Eventually they will learn how to put it all together and write complete texts independently.