Writing Beach Children learn writing concepts in fun and memorable ways. Nouns, adjectives and verbs can be concepts that are difficult for children to grasp. Nessy breaks these down in a fun way making it memorable. The program goes on to cover sentence structure and punctuation, helping children get their ideas onto paper.There are lots of supporting printable activities which help children improve their writing in small steps. The physical act of writing is important to literacy development so children not only learn using digital activities on the screen but also put pencil to paper. ContentsLesson 1: Sentence Construction What makes a complete sentence? Capital letters and full stops How to construct a sentence Writing motivation Lesson 2: Joining Words (Conjunctions) Understanding conjunctions and when to use them Using the right conjunction How conjunctions join clauses Lesson 3: Punctuation Understanding commas, exclamation marks, question marks, apostrophes When to use, how they help form sentences Lesson 4: Bullet Point Plans Planning a sentence or writing a description Identifying the key subject of the sentence Writing clearly Lesson 5: Parts of Speech (Nouns, Adjectives and Verbs) Understanding there are different types of words and their definitions Building sentences using different parts of speech Lesson 6: Past Tense and Irregular Verbs What they are How they change a word When to use them Lesson 7: Descriptive Writing Use a simple plan to help write a poem or description Utilizing visual thinking and creativity Lesson 8: Planning a Paragraph How to structure link ideas into a paragraph How to use a topic sentence Lesson 9: Story Plans and Writing Use a simple plan to help organize and develop ideas Lesson 10: Advanced Skills Use different types of clauses to vary sentence construction Develop visualization to aid memory Activities to develop listening skillsFeaturesGames to practice punctuation Videos demonstrate how to plan and improve written expression Printable resources to motivate and support Understand nouns, verbs and adjectives Develops writing skills in a structured, step-by-step system
