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Developing writing skills – Worksheets C-F
Worksheets C-F have been designed specifically to assist teachers working with pupils at different stages
in the early development of their writing skills. The order in which the worksheets are presented,
therefore, is not important. They are to be used according to the needs of individual pupils, and the
specific writing skill which is being developed. The worksheets can be used in the following ways:
Worksheet C – writing letters
Write simple sentences on the line at the top of the page – e.g. ‘I have a brother’, ‘I like spring’, ‘I speak
Arabic’. The letters for writing practice are drawn from the words ‘brother’, ‘spring’ and ‘Arabic’.
Words in pictures
Use pictures containing words in clear context. Pictures featuring signs (e.g. ‘park’, ‘zoo’, ‘cinema’) are
ideal. Talk about the picture with the pupils, and ask them what they think the word is. Use letter flash
cards to focus on the letters and then write the word at the top of Worksheet C for writing practice.
Worksheet D – extra practice
These pages are for additional practice, either in class or at home. Letters which pupils find difficult can
be identified for extra practice. Write a letter next to the one on the page to indicate the letter(s) which
pupils are to practise.
Worksheet E – forming smaller letters
These pages focus on developing pupils’ ability to form smaller letters. In turn, this prepares them for
reading smaller print.
Use Worksheet E to focus on, for example, writing the ‘tall’ letters only.
These pages can also be used in the same way as Worksheets C and D.
Worksheet F – writing words and sentences
This can be used for further practice in writing letters. It can also be used in numerous ways to practice
the writing of words:
At the start of each line write the name of a different member of the class, or the country they are
from. Pupils write the names across each line.
After working with new vocabulary, write the words at the beginning of each line for pupils to
practise. This also serves to reinforce the learning of the new vocabulary.
N.B. If the vocabulary is theme based, write the theme as a title at the top of the page. The page
then becomes a record of new vocabulary and can be put in the Dossier section of the
European Language Portfolio for future reference.
Write simple sentences at the top of the page for pupils to practice – e.g. ‘I am from Angola’, ‘I like
apples’.
Note
The simple design of Worksheets D and E allows parents to become involved in the early development
of their children’s writing skills.