Instructional material outlining how to teach 6 to 8 year olds narrative oral retelling, rewriting and generation.
Although there are many types of genres, the most complex genre is narrative. The production of a narrative is more cognitively and linguistically demanding than participation in a conversation. Research repeatedly reports that narrative programs positively impact overall reading comprehension and written expression ability. Hence once skills are developed in this area, there is a flow on effect to all other forms of comprehension and written work.
Within Connecting Oral and Written Language – Step 1 the initial oral stage is incredibly important. From a Speech Pathology perspective, oral expression ability is the precursor to written expression ability. Too often students are required to generate narratives before solid foundation skills are established. Remember students need to be provided with multiple opportunities to analyse and orally retell familiar narratives. In this way, they are rehearsing and practicing their oral language skills and simultaneously developing a solid understanding of narrative structure. Remember do not underestimate the value of the initial oral stages of narrative skills development.
This program, designed by Speech Pathologists for 6 to 8 year olds features:
Narrative tasks are presented in an order of ascending complexity (i.e. pre-narrative, oral narrative retells, written narrative retells and finally narrative generation).
The manual outlines how to instruct 6 to 8 year old narrative ability and recommends over 45 suitable picture books.
The classroom pack includes explicit narrative structure cards and display posters
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Instructional material outlining how to teach 6 to 8 year olds narrative oral retelling, rewriting and generation.
Although there are many types of genres, the most complex genre is narrative. The production of a narrative is more cognitively and linguistically demanding than participation in a conversation. Research repeatedly reports that narrative programs positively impact overall reading comprehension and written expression ability. Hence once skills are developed in this area, there is a flow on effect to all other forms of comprehension and written work.
Within Connecting Oral and Written Language – Step 1 the initial oral stage is incredibly important. From a Speech Pathology perspective, oral expression ability is the precursor to written expression ability. Too often students are required to generate narratives before solid foundation skills are established. Remember students need to be provided with multiple opportunities to analyse and orally retell familiar narratives. In this way, they are rehearsing and practicing their oral language skills and simultaneously developing a solid understanding of narrative structure. Remember do not underestimate the value of the initial oral stages of narrative skills development.
This program, designed by Speech Pathologists for 6 to 8 year olds features:
Narrative tasks are presented in an order of ascending complexity (i.e. pre-narrative, oral narrative retells, written narrative retells and finally narrative generation).
The manual outlines how to instruct 6 to 8 year old narrative ability and recommends over 45 suitable picture books.
The classroom pack includes explicit narrative structure cards and display posters
This is a PLD Whole School Licence resource.By purchasing this licence, this program will be accessible as a digital flipbook that will be stored in your secure account on the PLD website. The program will be accessible as a digital flipbook that teachers can access on any device for as long as the licence is active. A School Licence is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase and can be shared with all staff employed at the school.We highly recommend that either the Principal, Deputy Principal or a member of the admin team purchase the School Licence in order to manage the account and its users. For more information,visit our Whole School Licence FAQ.
Instructional material outlining how to teach 6 to 8 year olds narrative oral retelling, rewriting and generation.
Although there are many types of genres, the most complex genre is narrative. The production of a narrative is more cognitively and linguistically demanding than participation in a conversation. Research repeatedly reports that narrative programs positively impact overall reading comprehension and written expression ability. Hence once skills are developed in this area, there is a flow on effect to all other forms of comprehension and written work.
Within Connecting Oral and Written Language – Step 1 the initial oral stage is incredibly important. From a Speech Pathology perspective, oral expression ability is the precursor to written expression ability. Too often students are required to generate narratives before solid foundation skills are established. Remember students need to be provided with multiple opportunities to analyse and orally retell familiar narratives. In this way, they are rehearsing and practicing their oral language skills and simultaneously developing a solid understanding of narrative structure. Remember do not underestimate the value of the initial oral stages of narrative skills development.
This program, designed by Speech Pathologists for 6 to 8 year olds features:
Narrative tasks are presented in an order of ascending complexity (i.e. pre-narrative, oral narrative retells, written narrative retells and finally narrative generation).
The manual outlines how to instruct 6 to 8 year old narrative ability and recommends over 45 suitable picture books.
The classroom pack includes explicit narrative structure cards and display posters
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PLD Decodable Reading Books are aligned with the Science of Reading and help students to build the right reading strategies. They necessitate the utilisation of
The document outlines how to implement PLD's literacy, Movement and Motor and Oral Language resources during the Early Years, Foundation, Year 1 & 2 and across Years 3 to 6. Each page provides suggested time frames and implementation recommendations.
The purpose of this document is to provide an implementation outline to assist schools in scheduling the PLD programs within a broad school-based strategy. When
An information sheet outlining a step by step, whole school approach to developing narrative skills using PLD's programs.
Research focused on narrative ability has repeatedly reported a correlation between literacy and academic achievement. Narrative training programs have also been shown to produce positive
Picture Book Program for 8 & 9 Year Olds: Perfect for Home or School
Comprehension Questions for 8 & 9 Year Olds is a home or school resource designed to support oral language development in young children. From a young age, children should be verbal, actively engage in social interactions and understand simple, literal questions about their surroundings. By age 8 and 9, children further develop their focus on answering complex questions requiring prediction, interpretation and evaluation. This program, developed by speech pathologists, supports the development of these foundational comprehension skills using engaging picture books to ask age-appropriate questions and assess oral responses. Oral language skills are critical for social interaction and academic success.
Program Includes:
Picture Book Recommendations: List of developmentally appropriate Picture Book recommendations, such as 'The Gruffalo', 'The Giving Tree' and 'Diary of a Womat'.
33 Question Cards for Repeated Reading Sessions:
Each card contains sample questions (over four days) and model answers based on each recommended picture book.
Questions are focused on encouraging students to predict, to interpret and to evaluate, such as 'Why do you think…?' 'How do you think the girl would feel?' or 'Why do you like that one best?'
Instruction Booklet: Guidance for presenting in group, class or home settings.
Strategies for Success: Techniques for responding to inadequate answers.
Progress Check: Two assessments to monitor comprehension skill development.
Other Programs within the Range:
Comprehension Questions for 3 Year Old (Mc3)
Parent Training Video: 3 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 4 Year Old (Mc4)
Parent Training Video: 4 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 5 Year Old (Mc5)
Parent Training Video: 5 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 6 and 7 Year Old (Mc6)
Parent Training Video: 6 and 7 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 8 and 9 Year Old (Mc8)
Parent Training Video: 8 and 9 Year Olds
The full set of Comprehension Questions Range (Mc3/4/5/6/8)
Links to the Teaching Sequence Manuals:
This product can be used to support the implementation of the Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Teaching Sequence Manual on Page 30
Building Verbal and Written Expression Through Picture Prompts
Generating Narratives: Set1 supports Year 1 to 6 students develop verbal and written storytelling skills. Using picture prompts, this resource breaks narratives into three key components:
An introduction to set the scene.
A complication or problem.
Characters' thoughts and feelings.
This program is ideal for building students' confidence in both oral and written expression, whilst fostering creativity and a deeper understanding of story structure.
Program Includes:
A4 book: Spiral-bound, full colour and no preparation required.
10 Storylines & Picture Cards: each with three accompanying A4 Picture Cards illustrating narrative structure (30 cards in total). Included story themes:
Scarecrow
Pet on the Loose
Surprise Hatch
Late for School
Car Accident
Flooded Town
Escape Rabbit
Campsite Danger
Bolting Horse
Baby Bird Falling
Narrative Structure Cards: includes 10 x A4 coloured narrative structure poster cards for display.
Implementation: Picture cards guide students through introductions, complications and emotions, providing repeated practise in generating ideas and composing stories.
Other Programs within the Range:
Generating Narratives – Set 2
Links to the Teaching Sequence Manuals:
This product can be used to support the implementation of the Year 1 and 2 Teaching Sequence Manual on Page 27
This product can be used to support the implementation of the Year 3, 4, 5, and 6 Teaching Sequence Manual on Page 34
Connecting Oral & Written Language - Step 2 is an instructional material outlining how to teach 9 to 12 year olds to express themselves in a structured way
Although there are many types of genres, the most complex genre is narrative. The production of a narrative is more cognitively and linguistically demanding than participation in a conversation. Research repeatedly reports that narrative programs positively impact overall reading comprehension and written expression ability. Hence once skills are developed in this area, there is a flow on effect to all other forms of comprehension and written work.
Within Connecting Oral and Written Language – Step 2 the initial oral stage is incredibly important. From a Speech Pathology perspective, oral expression ability is the precursor to written expression ability. Too often students are required to generate narratives before solid foundation skills are established. Remember students need to be provided with multiple opportunities to analyse and orally retell familiar narratives. In this way, they are rehearsing and practicing their oral language skills and simultaneously developing a solid understanding of narrative structure. Remember do not underestimate the value of the initial oral stages of narrative skills development.
This program, designed by Speech Pathologists for 9 to 12 year olds features:
Narrative tasks are presented in an order of ascending complexity (i.e. pre-narrative, oral narrative retells, written narrative retells and finally narrative generation).
The manual outlines how to instruct 9 to 12 year olds narrative ability and recommends over 45 suitable picture books.
The classroom pack includes explicit narrative structure cards and display posters
The programs within the range include:
Early Years Programs:
Picture Book Retelling – Step 1
Developing News Telling and Narrative Skills for 4 Year Olds
Foundation Programs:
Picture Book Retelling – Step 2
Developing News Telling and Narrative Skills for 5 Year Olds
Year 1 & 2 Program:
Connecting Oral and Written Language – Step 1
Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Program
Connecting Oral and Written Language – Step 2
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