Task 1

Get Writing?

Session 1

Task 2

1. What was the last thing that you wrote today?

2. Why is writing so important?3. Which type of writing do you like

to read?

Task 3

• National Literacy Trust

1. Read through the hand out 2. Discuss with the people on your table3. CLASS DISCUSSION – What is your reaction

to this information?

Reflecting…Task 1

1. Look at the group mind map from yesterday’s skills session

• Favourite text type?•Why?

Session 2

Task 2

1. Read through the article

2. Highlight bits that interest you

3. Write 3 questions that relate to the article

4. Class question and answer! (House Points!)

Task 3

• Why is it helpful for celebrities to be involved in promoting literacy?

• What type of media would you choose to promote literacy? (TV, radio, advertising?)

• How might art be a useful way to promote literacy?

Extend your learning…

• Carry out some research into different artists.

• You can either bring a printed example of the artwork or you can write a short description of that particular artist’s work.

• 15 minutes max!

Reflecting…Task 1

1. It’s time to share the homework that you completed

REMEMBER, the aim of the home work is to offer you ideas and inspiration to create your own piece of art work

Session 3

Task 2 and 3

• GET WRITING BANNER!

2. Your task is to create a GET WRITING banner to promote writing across the school – use the artwork around you to inspire you in creating your own piece of art

3. Get creative – design your GET WRITING banner