Little Learners Love Literacy Fun
Year 1 Writing Adventures Building Strong Writers Together
What is Writing?
Writing is sharing our thoughts We use letters to make words Words tell stories and share ideas Everyone can be a writer!
Letter Formation Fun
Trace letters in the air Use your finger to write on your palm Practice making letter shapes Start with the letters in your name
Sounds and Letters
Every letter makes a sound We blend sounds to make words Listen for sounds in your name Sounds help us spell words
High Frequency Words
{"left":"I\nand\nthe\nto\na\nis\nit\nin","right":"you\nthat\nhe\nwas\nfor\non\nare\nas"}
Word Building Game
Use letter cards to build words Start with 3-letter words Try: cat, dog, sun, run Work with a partner
Sentence Structure
Sentences start with a capital letter Sentences end with a full stop Sentences tell us something Put words in the right order
What Makes Good Writing?
Think about your favorite story What made it special? How did the words make you feel?
My First Story
Draw a picture first Write one sentence about your picture Share with the class Remember: capital letter and full stop!
Remember
Every writer started with one letter, one word, one sentence. You are already on your way to becoming an amazing writer!