Talk for Writing, developed by Pie Corbett, supported by Julia Strong and the Talk for Writing team, is an  approach  that enables children to read and write independently for a variety of audiences and purposes within different subjects. A key feature is that children internalise the language structures needed to write through ‘talking the text’, as well as close reading.is powerful because it is based on the principles of how people learn. The movement from imitation to innovation to independent application can be adapted to suit the needs of learners of any stage.

Pupils at St.Vincent’s have used the Talk for Writing approach in different years groups and can now continue this practice at home by working through these helpful age-related booklets.They all include a model text which is also available as a streamed audio recording.

Pippety Skycap-A Tale Of Mischief

Y1 Talk for Writing Wk 2 Pippety Skycap A Tale Of Mischief

Sidney Spider-A Tale of Friendship

Year 1 Talk for Writing Home Learning Unit

Have fun with Sidney the Spider and his tale of friendship. Written by Alison Cooper.