The Integrated Writing Sequence breaks the writing task down in to smaller steps that provide
opportunities for teachers and children to discuss their work. The Crabble Mill Writing Project linked to the Year 5 unit 'Traditional Stories, Fables, Myths and Legends' is an excellent example of how web applications and new technologies can support this process.

ICT and the Revised Framework

Familiarisation with text type

• Read diary extracts and national/local newspapers
• Vile Victorians – BBC
• David Copperfield – Charles Dickens
• Victorian Britain – Stewart Ross

Capturing Ideas

• Visit Crabble Mill and interview museum staff using digital voice recorders
• Use digital cameras and camcorders to record the visit
• Video conference with project Author and local historian
• Use Audacity edit interviews
• Publish interviews on Microsite and “Making the News “children/adults
• Use the project blog and Internet to ask questions and gather information

Teacher Modelling

• Post story starters and word challenges on the microsite project“blog”
• Provide opportunities for children to post chapters and final version of their story on “Making the News”

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