Find photos, pictures etc that will provide inspiration and motivation. Ask the children to share from their writing book. In this way the children will build up a raft of ideas. Model using your book and talk through finding a suitable topic. Brainstorm ideas for writing topics on the white board.
Mind map the ideas and then sequence showing a beginning, middle and ending.
Using graphic organisers to help the children think of a topic and develop ideas is a good way to organise their thoughts. Examine these sites and think how you could use them to explore ideas and motivate the children. Do not over use these organisers, keep them as a fresh and innovative idea. Getting started with writing The teacher plays an important part in writing activities. Motivating the children with examples of other people's writing, setting the scene through role playing, suggesting ideas and sharing your own writing will help develop writers in your class.