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Sticky' Bits and Yawny' Bits

The document outlines a study on drafting rules for children, emphasizing the importance of quickly writing down ideas without aiming for perfection. It introduces the concepts of 'sticky' bits (confusing sections) and 'yawny' bits (overly detailed sections), suggesting that students underline these parts for later revision. The document encourages discussion about the technique's effectiveness and promotes its use in students' writing activities.

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Sticky' Bits and Yawny' Bits

The document outlines a study on drafting rules for children, emphasizing the importance of quickly writing down ideas without aiming for perfection. It introduces the concepts of 'sticky' bits (confusing sections) and 'yawny' bits (overly detailed sections), suggesting that students underline these parts for later revision. The document encourages discussion about the technique's effectiveness and promotes its use in students' writing activities.

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‘Sticky’ bits and ‘yawny’ bits

STUDY
Show the ‘Drafting rules’ ITR. Remind children that when they are drafting, they should focus on putting down what they want to say
quickly; it does not need to be perfect.
Highlight the point about what to do if they think they may have written a ‘sticky’ bit (a bit that doesn’t make sense) or a ‘yawny’ bit
(adding too much detail so it becomes boring for their reader). Explain that they can underline those bits so that they know to come
back to them later when they revise their work. Suggest that their partner may be able to help them spot ‘sticky’ bits and ‘yawny’ bits.

DISCUSS

• Has anyone in the class used this technique before?


• What do you think of this technique? Is it helpful?

CREATE
Encourage children to use this technique in their own writing.
Resources
Drafting rules

Power English: Writing Plan © Pearson


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