Writing

CURRICULUM FOCUS

We are learning to develop a sizzling start

VOCABULARY

A sizzling start is a beginning to a piece of writing that immediately grabs the reader's attention and makes them want to read more. It is not boring.

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

• Write a boring start to a narrative with your child. 
• Discuss: How can we make this better?
• Create a checklist for your sizzling start.