This Sentence Pattern Building unit focuses on the text 'Supertato' by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet . It is specifically designed to support children with literacy difficulties by delivering explicit, direct instruction on sentence building. The unit includes comprehensive guidance (planning) for teachers and printable cards for pupils to use in their activities. Ideal for preteaching, intervention, or whole-class instruction, this resource is particularly beneficial for language-poor cohorts.

After completing the initial unit, educators can use the extension pack to provide additional support for lower-attaining (LA) or middle-attaining (MA) students in class. The extension pack also facilitates idea generation, helping students develop their writing skills. This resource encourages children to build sentences and practice them orally before committing to written form, ensuring they gain confidence in their sentence construction and language use.
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