- use individual whiteboards and pens
- model the writing for the pupil and provide modelling and deconstructing tasks
- show/provide examples of different types of writing
- provide key word/common word lists linked to writing tasks
- devise collaborative writing tasks with opportunities to ‘have a go’
- ask pupil to copy short text that has been explained and discussed
- provide opportunities for talk as rehearsal and the use of talking partners prior to starting writing tasks
- DARTS activities including;–
- provide support for pupils to match simple sentence starters to sentence endings, then ask pupil to copy complete sentences
- ask pupil to sort/sequence simple jumbled sentences
- clearly organise information on the board using graphic organisers
- use gap fill exercises
- provide sentence starters
- play simple writing / alphabet card games and puzzles
- ask pupils to copy words matched to pictures / diagrams
- ICT such as speech to text, Clicker 6 etc
- encourage pupil to write in first language (as appropriate)
- prepare differentiated tasks for the pupil to complete while the others work independently
- encourage the use of picture/dual language dictionary as appropriate to age and skills