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Which subject	English
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Talk for writing weekly writing planning
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Starting Our Writing Adventure: A Creative Lesson Introduction

Welcome to the Magic Room!

Good morning, wonderful writers! Today, we are stepping into a magical world of creativity and imagination. Are you ready? Let’s begin our adventure with a fun little story!

The Enchanted Forest

Imagine this: You are walking through a beautiful forest filled with sparkling trees and brightly coloured flowers. Suddenly, you hear a soft giggle coming from behind a big, bushy bush.

What Could It Be?

• A cheeky squirrel?
• A friendly fairy?
• A talking animal with a special message?

Let’s take a moment and close our eyes. Picture this enchanted forest in your mind. What do you see? What sounds do you hear?

Share Your Thoughts

Turn to your partner and share your ideas! What do you think you might find in this magical forest?

Use Your Imagination

• Think about what your character looks like
• What kind of adventure could happen next?

Draw Your Idea

Now, grab some paper and your crayons! Draw what you think your magical character would look like.

Introducing Talk for Writing

Great job, everyone! Now that we’ve warmed up our imaginations, let’s talk about how we can tell our stories better with a special technique called Talk for Writing!

What’s Talk for Writing?

• Listening: We will listen to stories and learn how they are made.
• Talking: We will talk about our own stories and share them with friends.
• Writing: Finally, we will write our own magical stories!

Today’s Challenge

This week, we will be planning a special story about our adventures in the enchanted forest! Each one of you will get to create your very own character and story.

Let’s Get Started!

1. Think: Who is your character?
2. Talk: Share your ideas with your partner.
3. Write: We’ll use our drawings and discussions to write our stories together!

Ready to Begin?

Let’s dive into the enchanted forest and unleash our creativity! Grab your magic wands (or pencils!) and let’s start our journey into storytelling! 🌟

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This lesson introduction not only engages young learners but also sets the stage for collaborative storytelling and creative expression through the Talk for Writing framework.