I enjoy creating texts of my choice and I regularly select subject, purpose, format and resources to suit the needs of my audience.
Imaginative/Creative Writing
We’re Off To Germany
Football can offer learners an enthusiastic, exciting and challenging context to write.
An opportunity such as; Scotland preparing for EURO 2024 in Germany, is a great stimulus to ignite imagination and create a short story.
Such a stimulus can also provide learners the opportunity to write from various perspectives e.g. through the eyes of a player, referee or supporter.
The Support
To support learners in their creative writing, the Scottish FA and Learning Through Football Team are excited to be partnering with award winning author, Dan Freedman.
He has shared with us his top tips to help children get writing:
1. Use your own life experiences
2. Know your characters
3. Don't expect your first try to be perfect
4. Do you need a plan?
5. Do you care?
Click on the link button below to read Dan's tips in detail.
Click on image to find out more about Dan Freedman
Dan Freedman's Live Webinar
In a recent exclusive webinar with the Scottish FA and Learning Through Football, Dan Freedman answered teachers' questions and shared ways to support the writing of learners.
Some advice from Dan to learners that will help them improve their creative writing.
Suggested CfE Experiences and Outcomes
Enjoyment and Choice
LIT 1-20a / LIT 2-20a
Tools for Writing
Throughout the writing process, I can check that my writing makes sense and meets its purpose.
LIT 1-23a/2-23a
Organising and Using Information
By considering the type of text I am creating, I can select ideas and relevant information, organise these in an appropriate way for my purpose and use suitable vocabulary for my audience.
LIT 1-26a/2-26a
Creating Texts
I can convey information, describe events, explain processes or combine ideas in different ways.
LIT 1-28a/2-28a
