Circus Story Writing

Writing original stories develops narrative skills and creativity.

• Framework: EYFS
• Unit: EYFS Circus
• Learning area: Communication and Language
• Level: EYFS Reception

Objectives

• Students will write simple sentences about the circus.
• Students will use phonics knowledge to spell words.

Materials

• Writing paper with circus border
• Word banks
• Pencils
• Crayons

Instructions

1. Brainstorm circus vocabulary as a class.

2. Each student writes 2-3 sentences about a circus adventure.

3. Illustrate the story.

4. Share stories with the class.

Educator tip

Accept inventive spelling and focus on ideas.

Assessment

Assess against Early Learning Goals (ELGs). Document evidence of 'expected' or 'exceeding' descriptors. Note: independent application of skills, ability to explain reasoning, and capacity to build on prior learning. Monitor sentence construction and phonetic spelling.

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• Acrobat Jumping Jacks
• Trapeze Artist Balance
• Circus Poster Design
• Colour Wheel Clown
• Circus Animal Habitats
• Balloon Experiment
• Circus Orchestra