English·Writing Composition·procedural
Saying Sentences Before Writing Them
Say out loud what is going to be written; compose sentences orally before writing them down as preparation for independent writing
Suggested ages 5–6
Learning journey
Your child is learning to write their own stories and explanations — planning what to say, putting events in order, and sharing their writing with others for feedback.
Evidence of understanding
- Say a complete sentence aloud before attempting to write it
- Rehearse a sentence orally more than once to hold it in memory
- Practise sentences with a partner before writing independently
Assessment prompt
Before Saying Sentences Before Writing Them starts writing a sentence, do they say it out loud first — testing how it sounds — before putting pen to paper?
Standards alignment
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