Look - Think - Talk - Write Slides
Look – Think – Talk – Write is a structured, discussion-based writing activity designed to help students expand simple sentences using where, when, how, or why. Through visual prompts and guided conversation, students deepen their thinking before writing—making the process more meaningful, engaging, and accessible.
Look – Think – Talk – Write is a structured, discussion-based writing activity designed to help students expand simple sentences using where, when, how, or why. Through visual prompts and guided conversation, students deepen their thinking before writing—making the process more meaningful, engaging, and accessible.
Look – Think – Talk – Write is a structured, discussion-based writing activity designed to help students expand simple sentences using where, when, how, or why. Through visual prompts and guided conversation, students deepen their thinking before writing—making the process more meaningful, engaging, and accessible.
✅ Encourages deeper thinking and analysis
✅ Supports oral language and vocabulary growth
✅ Interactive and engaging for all learners
✅ Provides a clear, structured writing process
✅ Adaptable for whole class, pairs, or independent work
How to Use It:
Look – Display an image. Students observe and identify details.
Think – Ask guiding questions: What is happening? Where? When? How? Why?
Talk – Discuss ideas as a class or in pairs. Model how to expand simple sentences.
Example: “The dog ran.” → “The dog ran fast in the yard after lunch.”
Write – Students and teacher turn ideas into complete, expanded sentences.
This resource turns sentence expansion into a collaborative, thoughtful process that builds confident writers through observation, discussion, and guided practice.
