Creative Arts Quick Writes, Term 2, Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4)
200 no-prep quick writes for the new Creative Arts syllabus: Music, Visual Arts, Drama and Dance, four decks in one pack for Years 3 and 4.
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What you get
- 200 quick writes in one pack: 50 for each of Music, Visual Arts, Drama and Dance, every one with a teacher example
- Four decks of 107 slides and four PDF teacher guides, one of each for every art form
- Written for the new NSW Creative Arts K to 6 Syllabus (2024), taught from 2027, and supporting CA2-MUS-01, CA2-VIS-01, CA2-DRA-01 and CA2-DAN-01
- Linked to the NSW English K to 10 Syllabus (2022), creating written texts: EN2-CWT-01 (imaginative), EN2-CWT-02 (informative) and EN2-CWT-03 (persuasive)
- Enough for two years: at one or two Creative Arts lessons a week, each art form has prompts for a Year A and a Year B
- Builds on Term 1: Monday and Friday keep the same routine, two new formats join in each art form, and the ones your class knows come back every Wednesday
- Three challenge levels on every prompt
- Your instructions are in the slide notes, so students only see the prompts and examples
About this resource
Term 2: the same routine, with something new
200 new short writing warm-ups for the new Creative Arts syllabus, with four decks in one pack: Music, Visual Arts, Drama and Dance. Term 2 keeps the Monday and Friday routine your class knows and adds new kinds of writing, such as comparing, planning and reviewing. It works on its own or straight after Term 1, ten to fifteen minutes at the start of the lesson, so nobody starts from a blank page.
Perfect for you if…
- You are teaching the new Creative Arts syllabus and want writing that builds the language of each art form
- You want a writing warm-up with no preparation: no music to play, no artwork to show and no space to clear
- You are not an arts specialist, and you want a teacher example for every prompt to show what good looks like
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
Music, Week 1 Monday prompt slide
Think of the school library during quiet reading time. Describe the small sounds you can hear when nobody is talking.
One dot: Write 3 sentences. Name 3 quiet sounds.
Two dots: Add a simile, or a sound word such as flutter, squeak or beep.
Three dots: Which sound would you play on an instrument? Name the instrument and write why it fits.
Visual Arts, Week 1 Wednesday teacher example
My kite would be a big diamond with a long tail of knotted ribbons. Firstly, I would paint it in two halves, sunflower orange on top and deep purple underneath. Next, I could add one huge white eye in the middle. The ribbons should be every colour, so the tail flickers as it flies. From far below, small details vanish, so bold shapes and strong colours will still stand out.
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.