Literacy Report 

Getting it right in English!

Writing Creatively

When students write for a purpose and about things that interest them, they are more likely to engage in the writing process. In the classroom, we often provide opportunities to complete Personal Choice writing. This is an opportunity for students to write for authentic purposes, but in engaging and interesting ways.

Below are some ideas of writing opportunities that are likely to motivate and appeal to students.

Grades P-2

Because creative writing is fun, it is an excellent way to foster a love of writing. You can use a book you have recently read together as a source of inspiration, or create something new. 

• Create a short story in cartoon form.
• Cut out pictures of people from magazines and create speech bubbles and dialogue. 
• Create your own superhero and have them go on a short adventure.
• Use artworks found on the web, such as paintings and photographs, as inspiration for a story.
• Write a story or create a cartoon together by taking turns at writing sentences or cartoon cells.

Grades 3-6

Students are now becoming more familiar with the use of digital technology, which provides opportunities for them to share their ideas and show their creativity.

• Create a website (or plan a website) with a specific interest in mind, such as a hobby, a sports team, or an historical event that interests them. 
• Write a blog on a hobby or interest. 
• Write a short film script and then shoot the film using a mobile phone, tablet or video recorder. Use editing software to edit the film and create titles. 
• Write a radio script and then record the script using a mobile phone, tablet, or digital voice recorder. 
• Write a short story and record it using a mobile phone, tablet, or voice recorder. Find digital film score music or sound effects to create mood and suspense. 
• Write emails or instant messages to family members. 
• Use presentation or slide software to create presentations for the family about something of personal interest.

*Ideas taken from ‘Literacy and Numeracy tips to help your child every day’ by the Department of Education and Training.

Kind Regards,

Sarah Mills

Literacy Co-Ordinator