What is a writing frame?
What is a writing frame?
A writing frame is a resource that teachers use in order to show children how to set out their writing and also to prompt them to include certain features.
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Writing frame examples
For example, a teacher might make up a writing frame for letter-writing as follows:
This writing frame shows children how to set out their writing and also remind them to use certain features, such as Dear... at the beginning. The letter-writing frame has two boxes to encourage children to split their writing into two paragraphs when writing their letter.
Here is a writing frame that may be used to support children in writing an instruction text:
Writing frames may be given to the whole class in Key Stage 1 and Year 3, but for the rest of Key Stage 2, it is most likely the only the children who struggle with writing will be given these supports.
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