English Writing Composition Procedural 6–10 yrs

Planning Ideas Before Writing

写作前构思计划

Description

Plan before writing by saying aloud or noting down what will be written, writing down ideas and key words, and encapsulating ideas sentence by sentence before composing

Mastery Evidence
  • Verbally rehearse sentences before writing them down
  • Jot key words or ideas in a planning format (e.g., story map) before drafting
  • Write a simple plan with beginning, middle, and end for a story
Assessment Prompt

Before your child starts a piece of writing, do they spend a few minutes planning — jotting down ideas, key words, or a rough structure — rather than jumping straight into writing the first sentence?