This pack of text samples is designed to help children learn the essence of each text type. Please note that these texts have been specially written so that they do conform to the same rules. They should be seen simply as a basis. Once children have assimilated these and are regularly using them in their writing, they should be encouraged to look at variations and more sophisticated models. It is assumed that the order of teaching is as follows:
Teacher reads texts and encourages the class to suggest what the framework is (shared reading)
Teacher shows more texts and encourages children to see if their framework still applies (shared reading)
Teacher uses framework to model their own writing (modelled writing)
Teacher and children write a text between them using the framework (shared writing)
Groups of children write texts with teacher support (guided writing)
Children write texts independently (independent work/extended writing)
Check lists are provided so that children can self-mark.
