Support it Having introduced the different features of the strategy to students, this is the stage where the real development of the text type takes place. Students will now be aware of the purpose, audience and type (PAT) of writing they are working on. They know about the mnemonic IPEELL and have used planning frames to organise their ideas. They have marked their own writing and attempted to set goals for improvement. Now is the time to focus on developing writing skills and techniques through frequent quick writes with the emphasis on quality not quantity.
Model writing using a self-instruction checklist Before attempting the next piece of writing, remind students about the importance of self-talk and what they need to concentrate on before, during and after writing. Model thinking aloud through each stage of the writing process. “What do I need to ask myself before I start writing? P – What is the purpose of this piece of writing? A – Who will read it? T – What is the best format for this task? “What do I need to remind myself of while I am writing? Plan first Follow the IPEELL structure Use appropriate links and language features Think about my motivational message: ‘Keep going. I can do this!’ “What do I need to do when I have finished writing? Have I developed each paragraph fully? Does it make sense? Is it linked together sensibly and clear and appropriate?” Students verbalise instructions to guide them in their writing.
IPEELL Stage 5: Support it
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