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Ages
5-11
 

Shared & Guided Writing
 

6 Levels of Writing with Website
Support
 
     
 
 
 

'I thoroughly recommend the use of this unique product to any teacher wanting to give their pupils the greatest head start in life - the ability to think creatively and logically to enhance future success and explore all of life's wondrous opportunities.' Edward de Bono



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A new 6 level writing programme, introducing 6 fantasy settings and characters for Y1/P2 – Y6/P7.

New characters allow children the opportunity to use their imagination, whilst developing their writing skills in line with the revised frameworks.

Multimodal - printed cards with learning objects to encourage movement plus CD-ROM and website links.

Each level consists of a box containing:

  • A story book to set the scene and introduce the new characters;
  • 6 copies of 10 writing cards each covering a different text type;
  • 6 copies of a map card;
  • 6 copies of a fact card;
  • teaching notes;
  • photocopiable activities linked to writing cards;
  • 3 mystery learning aids to develop thinking skills;
  • links to website for further support; CD-ROM.

Each level is designed to develop:

  • Thinking skills, linked to Dr Edward de Bono’s Lateral Thinking Ideas.
  • Shared and guided writing skills as per revised frameworks.
  • Drama.
  • Cross-text type links.

The CD-ROM includes:

  • The Story
  • The Cards
  • Printable Character Figures and Settings
  • Printable Activities
  • Printable Hats
  • Various animations including the Learning Aids

Kingscourt Writing Adventures - view the titles

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Presentation of Kingscourt Writing Adventures (PDF)

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Overview of Kingcourt Writing Adventures to show how the text type/text type cards fit with the Primary Framework


Overview of Kingscourt Writing Adventures showing coverage of Primary Framework Objective by Strand per Year

 

 

 

Curriculum of Excellence and Kingscourt Writing Adventures

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