Development teach children writing skills in a variety of non-fiction genres, the differentiated writing scaffolds provide guidance and ideas for planning and writing. Many texts are cross-curricular, thus developing these writing skills will benefit other subject areas.
Year 5 Teachers' Guide includes:
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background information on each genre;
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exemplar stories, annotated to demonstrate the grammar, punctuation and writing techniques used;
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guidance on teaching specific grammar and punctuation skills;
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notes and tips to impart to children on how to write in a particular genre.
Genres covered:
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Historical event
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Letter
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Instructional text
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Non-chronological report - comparative
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Non-chronological report - non-comparative
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Non-chronological report - Comparative
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Explanatory text
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Persuasive writing
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Persuasive text
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Discussion text
