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Tell the Moment: Year 4 EAL writing scaffold
Build five to seven clear sentences about who is present, where the scene happens, how a character feels and what happens next.
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EAL and bilingual support assistant
Beata Wozniak
I look for ways to make scheduling more flexible so that families can take part in conversations about their children.
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I support English as an Additional Language and bilingual communication with primary families, including Portuguese-language support. New arrivals need clear information about routines, meetings and next steps. I want letters to be accurate and natural in the language families use, with tone checked as carefully as the facts.
Communication also needs to fit people’s lives. A meeting time that works for the school may be difficult for a family with a different work pattern. I look for ways to make scheduling more flexible so that families can take part in conversations about their children.
I value resources that help staff prepare plain-language information and plan meetings thoughtfully. A translation should be reviewed for meaning and tone, while a scheduling prompt can help colleagues consider more than the usual school day. These tools support access, but direct conversation and the family’s own questions remain central.
How I approach a lesson
Check translated letters for accuracy and tone.
Consider meeting times that work for families’ circumstances.
Use plain language and leave room for questions.
Templates I'd use with my class
Explore these templates and decide what fits your own setting.
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