Christmas Quick Writes, Stage 3 (Years 5 and 6)
20 no-prep summer Christmas writing warm-ups for Years 5 and 6. Open the slide, read the prompt, start the timer.
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What you get
- 20 quick writes of 10 to 15 minutes, each with a teacher example
- 46 slides: 20 prompts, 20 teacher examples, three to introduce the routine and the challenges, and three at the end about Nicola and the Term Talk Hub
- Five formats in the same order every week, so students learn the routine once and put their effort into the writing
- Three challenge levels on every prompt
- A PDF teacher guide with the routine, the challenge levels, the writing focus for each format and the syllabus links
- Linked to the NSW English K to 10 Syllabus (2022), creating written texts: EN3-CWT-01
- Your instructions are in the slide notes, so students only see the prompts and examples
About this resource
No prep, just write
20 short writing warm-ups on summer Christmas: a backyard lunch, the beach, pavlova, bon bons, Christmas lights and a sneaky elf. Ten to fifteen minutes before the main lesson, so nobody starts from a blank page.
Perfect for you if…
- You want a writing warm-up with no preparation for the last weeks of the year
- Your class is a mix, and you want everyone starting together and stretching from there
- 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 1 prompt slide
Describe a backyard Christmas lunch on a 35 degree day.
One dot: Use 3 senses with a noun group in each sentence.
Two dots: Use all 5 senses and vary your sentence openers.
Three dots: Use personification and finish with a short, punchy sentence.
Day 1 teacher example
The sun hammers down on the backyard as we crowd around the trestle table. Prawns glisten on a mountain of ice, while the barbecue spits and hisses like an angry cat. Behind me, my uncle’s laugh booms over the cricket on the radio. Sunscreen and charred onions fill the air. I bite into an icy slice of watermelon. Bliss.
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.