This is a launch that I undertook with a class of Year 5-6 students. It has been filmed to illustrate the main steps of a writing launch that I deem to be important in getting students engaged and motivated in a writing topic and task and moving them clearly into the task. The class I am working with is made up of 26 students who range from very able to struggling writers. All students had been given permission by their parents/caregivers to participate in the filming.
“The Rain Cycle” – Purpose:
| As you look at the video, you should reflect on the content of Chapter 8 of Building Young Writers: Engaging and Motivating Year 4-8 Students in Writing: Timetabling and Organising an Instructional Writing Programme: The Launch (pages 76-84). The lesson has been filmed to illustrate the main points made about writing launches in this chapter. |
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