Big Write -Talk Homework

 

Big Write-Talk Homework 

Homework for Big Writes

Students will be given their topic the night before a Big Write. The children TALK with family, to gather ideas & language about the topic.

Parents can use the VCOP to assist with discussions. 

V - vocabulary and how to up-level words

C - different words to use when connecting ideas in a sentence

O - varied openers when starting sentences

P - can you use punctuation in your writing?  C . ? , ! " " Where do they go? 

Classes will be doing a Big Write in a fortnight cycle. 

Olivia working on Addison’s writing. Breakdown buddies

TALKING HOMEWORK IS A CHANCE TO:

• Help your child to think through and discuss initial ideas in order to develop the thought process.

• Engage your child in purposeful talk.

• Ask your child for their opinions

• Show that it is fine to have different views or opinion

• Develop your child’s vocabulary through the use of WOW words (really good “ambitious” vocabulary which is more sophisticated than normal spoken language)

• Stimulate your child’s creativity

• Encourage the use of Standard English with no slang or incorrect grammar. Children need to understand that the way we talk is different to the way we write.

SOME HINTS FOR A TALKING HOMEWORK CONVERSATION:

• Encourage as many family members as possible to be involved in the Talking Homework

• Make it an enjoyable activity

• Switch off the television to try to ensure that this is dedicated talking and listening time

• Begin a conversation by modelling… “I think that… because …”

• Ask other family members to give their ideas, opinions and reasons why

• Encourage thinking about exciting words to use to make their writing more interesting.

“If they can’t say it, they can’t write it!”