WG1–4 · Structured practice
Work through 18 writing genres across informative/explanatory, narrative, opinion/argument and transactional writing.
Structured Writing · WG1–6
Give an idea
somewhere to go.
From a first thought to a finished piece: learn to choose details, organise a message and revise it for the reader.
Six levels. Increasing independence.
WG5–6 · Mixed application
Combine writing skills and genres to respond to different purposes and audiences. WG levels describe writing ability, not school year. The starting level follows the child’s current writing ability.
WG1–4 · One genre per unit
Three lessons.
Two pieces of writing.
In WG1–4, each unit focuses on one genre. Children complete two pieces of writing over three lessons, submitting each piece before the class in which the teacher reviews it.
Lesson 1 · Explore a model and brainstorm
Study a sample with the teacher, brainstorm ideas and analyse how the writing is structured. The teacher then sets the first writing assignment.
Before Lesson 2: Complete and submit the first piece of writing.
Lesson 2 · Discuss the first piece
In class, the child presents their ideas. The teacher reviews the content and structure with them, helping to improve word choice and correct grammar. The teacher then sets a second writing assignment based on an assigned reading book.
Before Lesson 3: Read the assigned book, write a second piece linked to its theme, and submit it before class.
Lesson 3 · Review the second piece
In class, the teacher reviews and corrects the second piece of writing that the child has already submitted.
DLP grammar practice is part of every lesson, helping children apply grammar in their writing.
Turn feedback into a revision.
Teaching illustration · Personal narrative
Before
“I turned around and could not see Mum. I was scared.”
After the teacher asks: “How did you look for Mum?”
“When I turned around, Mum was no longer beside me. I stood on tiptoe and searched the room, but I could not find her.”
The teacher’s question helps the child replace a general feeling with an action the reader can picture.
Combine the tools. Develop an idea.
WG5 · Description and explanation
“There are half-built spaceships on my desk. I keep loose pieces in a box underneath so I can make room for homework.”
Concrete details describe the room; an explanation shows why the objects are arranged that way.
WG6 · Explanation and narrative evidence
Explain why perseverance matters, support the idea with an experience of facing a difficulty, then connect the example back to the point.
Both levels combine genres, reasons and evidence; depth and reflection develop with the child’s ability.
Teaching illustrations based on course tasks, not student work samples.
18 genres. Different reasons to write.
The WG1–4 curriculum introduces these 18 genres progressively across four levels, with the selection and depth matched to writing ability. Each level covers a selection from the curriculum.
Informative / explanatory · 6 genres
Biography · Descriptive · Compare and contrast · Experiment · How to · Informational report
Narrative · 3 genres
Fairy tale · Personal narrative · Realistic fiction
Opinion / argument · 2 genres
Persuasive · Pro/con
Transactional · 7 genres
Business letter · Friendly email · Friendly letter · Informative speech · Interview · Invitation · Weblog entry
Learning that builds
from lesson to lesson.
Reading · Writing · ESSSP
40-minute lessons · 1:1 or 1:2
Your regular teacher
Time to know your child and build on earlier learning.
Your regular time
A consistent rhythm for preparation, lessons and practice.
A familiar classmate
In 1:2 lessons, children learn and discuss ideas together.
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