Christmas Quick Writes, Stages 1 to 3 (Years 1 to 6)
All three stages in one purchase: 60 summer Christmas writing warm-ups for Years 1 to 6.
$10.00 AUD
$12 as 3 single-stage sets.
Term Talk members pay $2.00
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What you get
- All three stages: Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2), Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4) and Stage 3 (Years 5 and 6)
- 60 quick writes, 20 a stage, each with a teacher example
- Three PowerPoint decks of 46 slides and three PDF teacher guides, emailed together
- Five formats in the same order every week, and three challenge levels on every prompt
- Linked to the NSW English K to 10 Syllabus (2022), creating written texts: EN1-CWT-01, EN2-CWT-01 to EN2-CWT-03 and EN3-CWT-01
About this resource
Every stage, the same day
All three stages write on the same topic on the same day, each pitched for its years, from drawing first in Stage 1 to personification and cliffhangers in Stage 3. A composite class can write together, each student at their own stage.
Perfect for you if…
- You teach a composite class that spans two stages
- You want every stage on hand for students working above or below their year
- You want festive writing every student can join: nothing religious, and any prompt can become the summer holidays
The same routine every day
- Look (1 minute): read the prompt together
- Think and talk (1 minute): partners share one idea
- Write (6 minutes, or up to 11 if they are still going)
- Share (2 minutes): a few volunteers read aloud, then show the teacher example
Students learn the routine once, so their energy goes into the writing.
Three challenges on every prompt
- One dot is a starting point
- Two dots asks for more
- Three dots asks for deeper thinking, not longer writing
Students choose their level and you guide them, so a mixed class starts together and stretches from there.
Peek inside Read two short passages from the slides
Day 2 prompt, at each stage
Stage 1: It was too hot for the reindeer to fly! What happened next?
Stage 2: The reindeer refused to fly because it was far too hot. What happens next?
Stage 3: At 11 pm on Christmas Eve, the reindeer refused to fly. It was forty degrees. Continue the story.
Day 2 teacher example, Stage 3
Santa stared at the reindeer lying flat on the rooftop, their tongues lolling. “It’s forty degrees,” the smallest one croaked. “We’re not moving.” Santa’s hands shook as he checked his watch. Millions of deliveries. Fifty-nine minutes. Then his eyes landed on the inflatable pool in the backyard below, and a slow grin spread across his face.
Questions
Good to know
Which stage do I need?
A stage is a band of the NSW syllabus, and each one covers two school years: Stage 1 is Years 1 and 2, Stage 2 is Years 3 and 4, and Stage 3 is Years 5 and 6. A Year 3 class uses Stage 2. Every stage writes on the same topic on the same day, so a composite class can write together, each student at their own stage.
When do I get it?
Straight after you pay. It is emailed to the address you used at checkout, from support@termtalk.com.au. The download links expire, so save the files somewhere you will find them. Your licence does not expire: if a link runs out, email me and I’ll send a fresh one for free. Nothing arrived? Check your junk folder, since school email filters are enthusiastic, then email support@termtalk.com.au.
What do I need to open it?
PowerPoint for the slides, and anything that opens a PDF for the teacher guide. Your instructions are in the slide notes, so students only see the prompt and example slides. To change the fonts, colours or names in the examples, edit the slides in PowerPoint or import them into Canva.
Can my whole team use it?
It comes with a single classroom licence: use it with your own classes for as long as you teach. If you job share or team teach the same class, you can both use it. For a stage team or a whole school, email support@termtalk.com.au about a school licence. Licence terms.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. If it is not what you needed, email support@termtalk.com.au within 30 days and I’ll refund you. No reason needed. Refund policy.
Do I need a membership to buy?
No. Anyone can buy a resource. Members pay 80% less.
Is the membership worth it if I only buy a few things?
If you would spend $200 a year in the store, the 80% discount alone covers the annual membership. The tools and the weekly webinar come on top.