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Forming intentions

At this stage, the writer gets an idea, thinks about it in terms of the purpose and audience, and gives it time to grow. As the teacher supports students in forming intentions for their writing, the students will become aware that writing, like reading, is for a purpose.

Depending on the children’s age and ability, forming intentions may take some time or may hardly feature at all. For example, beginning writers are usually not so concerned with a target audience and generally work from a model that the teacher provides. Forming intentions may involve the learner in doing some or all of the following.

What learners do

  • decide on the topic or ideas
  • decide on the purpose, form, and audience
  • make connections with what they already know and with what they have read
  • decide on the important ideas
  • draw up sections or a rough sequence, using devices such as a graphic organiser when appropriate
  • ask questions of themselves and of others to clarify their ideas
  • gather information by discussing ideas, locating sources, and selecting information
  • create mental images (visualise)
  • seek feedback on their ideas and on how to express and organise them
  • reflect on their ideas honestly and openly and enjoy a sense of anticipation.

How teachers prompt and support

  • How do you feel about …?
  • What about trying this idea as a poem?
  • Have you got enough information? How could you find out more?
  • What would be the best way to put those ideas together?
  • Who are you writing this for?



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