Slow writing

1. S-L-O-W Writing
L.O. To think about how we structure our writing and
how we vary our sentence types.

2. S-L-O-W WRITING: Thinking about sentence
structure
TASK ONE: Complete these simple
sentences using one strong verb.
Think carefully about vocabulary
choices:
The
clouds……………………………..
The girl’s
hair…………………………..
The
gulls…………………………………..
The
waves………………………………….
The cliffs seemed
to……………………..

3. Write a description of the picture in the third person past tense. You must follow the slow writing
rules. Sentence 1: Simple sentence
Sentence 2: Start with an adverb
Sentence 3: Complex Sentence
Sentence 4: Compound Sentence
Sentence 5: Start with an – ing clause
Sentence 6: Simple sentence.
Miss Watkins’ Model: Focus – The Ship
The ship was in trouble. Dementedly, it
thrashed and crashed in the turbulent waves.
As the howling, whistling wind picked up
speed, the sails were tossed from side to
side. The vessel was in real danger and it
seemed as if it could capsize at any minute.
Propelling itself from the sea, the white surf
crashed onto the wooden decks. Lightening
split the sky.

4. Write a piece of
descriptive writing based
on this image using the
rules that you have picked
from your cards.
Remember to use the
most imaginative and
sophisticated language
you can think of!

5. On your post-it note write down which
statement applies to you. Be honest!
Not
confident at
all
A little more
practice
needed
Pretty
confident Confident
Could do it
with my
eyes closed!