In this video series, Pie Corbett answers your frequently asked questions. In this video, he discusses what is involved in the Imitation phase and how it works within the Talk for Writing process.
Moving from discursive non-fiction writing in English to discursive writing across the curriculum
Upper KS2 teacher Jamie Grossmith shows how his class applied the skills they learnt about discursive writing in English to History, building their skills across a year.
A First Poetry Book – by Pie Corbett and Gaby Morgan
A First Poetry Book is a wonderful introduction to poetry. It includes hundreds of brand-new poems from the very best poets around, and some timeless gems too. Arranged by topic, it includes poems about: fairies, mermaids and princesses; monsters, mythical creatures and dinosaurs; transport; pets and animals; families; seasons and weather; school; people who help us; pirates; the senses; space; feelings; holidays and festivals; …
The Works 4 – chosen by Pie Corbett and Gaby Morgan
The Works 4 is divided into twenty-six alphabetical sections featuring poems about: The ark and other creatures, boys’ stuff, celebrations and festivals, dinosaurs, dragons and dodos, elements, seasons and the natural world, friends and families, girls’ stuff, home life, impossible and incredible, journeys, kissing and other things best avoided, love, death, war and peace, monsters, ghosts and ghouls, nonsense, ourselves and others, people and places, queens, kings and historical stuff, rescuing the world, senses and feeling, teachers, unpleasant things, viewpoint, wonder, x-words and wordplay, young and old, and zapping aliens.
Clock Close
TfW Trainer Dean Thompson has put together a brand new model text – a portal story which links to both history and geography. “There were no clocks in Clock Close…”
The Works Key Stage 2 – chosen by Pie Corbett
The Works Key Stage 2 contains a wide range of contemporary and classic poems and rhymes – perfect for children in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6. Includes teachers’ notes, glossary and workshops by a variety of poets. Compiled by Pie Corbett, many of the poems make ideal model texts for the Talk for Writing method.
The Works Key Stage 1 – chosen by Pie Corbett
Compiled by Pie Corbett, The Works Key Stage 1 contains a wide range of contemporary and classic poems and rhymes to enjoy, read, perform and learn by heart – perfect for children in Reception and Years 1 and 2. Includes teachers’ notes, a glossary of terms, and instructions for the action and circle rhymes.
Was this the biggest Talk for Writing story retelling ever?
At Warren Road School in Orpington, the whole school of over 800 pupils retold a story. You can watch the video of it here and find more info about the school and Jamie Thomas who leads Talk for Writing training at the school on the Talk for Writing Training Centres webpage.
Free percussion resources from Beat Goes On
Beat Goes On run Body Percussion with Literacy workshops, providing a new kinaesthetic creative route that allows for simultaneous development of literacy & musical skills. Download free percussion resources for developing rhythm here.
Body Percussion with Literacy workshops by Beat Goes On
Beat Goes On run Body Percussion with Literacy workshops. These are “a fun, creative approach to literacy based on our work with Pie Corbett. Using either set texts or children’s own written work, the workshop explores the rhythmic elements of the text. Together, we discuss pulse, emotion and how the words flow”