Prepare to Write

DICTATION

1. Download the Cloze exercise and print out

2. Listen to the dictation and complete the exercise ...



3. Download the Dictation Script and check your cloze exercise

SPELLING:

Study the dictation script and add words you find difficult to spell to your Spelling Lists. Use the LOOK - COVER - WRITE - CHECK method to learn the words. Write them in new sentences. Use your Dictionary and Thesaurus to find similar words. Find other words that are spelled in similar ways.

WRITING

For the last two weeks we have used FORMS (eg. an Incident Report form) and POST-IT notes (eg. WHILE YOU WERE OUT) to help us write.

I gave you:

a) A model

b) We looked at the form and thought about the required information

c) We made a list of words and phrases for filling in such forms (eg. incident words / action words)

... and you all did a great job!

We are slowly learning to ...

PREPARE FOR WRITING

STEP 1

1. Think about what are you need to write

2. Collect the information you need

3. Find the words /phrases / typical sentences you need

4. Find a model

5. Use the model and your list to help you write

MODEL

2.30 pm 10/3/2011

Dear Bronwen,

You are still out at the Council meeting. I've still got a terribly sore back and managed to get an appointment to see a physio this afternoon at 3 pm. Will try to make it back to the office by 4 pm. I will ring in as soon as I am finished there. You can also catch me on my mobile : 04098765421

Dale