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Weaving words

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Writing is a bit like weaving words together. Good writing is not just about using good words, it’s about mixing them together in interesting ways. Writers use lots of different tools and techniques to keep readers engaged.

This resource shows some of the techniques that the author of The Christmas Wish has used. Challenge the children to find some more examples in the story.

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Weaving words

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Storytelling prompts – phrases

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