DigiSmart Writing: Animals

Fabulously stimulating topic that’s perfect for inspiring children to write with clarity, fluency and enjoyment.

This app contains 30 fascinating, wow factor animal fact files designed to improve writing skills and confidence.

Topic-based activity projects within the app support children (i) to plan, research and focus on clear accurate presentation of factual writing, (ii) to use descriptive language in fresh distinctive ways, (iii) to construct a case for persuasive writing, (iv) to enjoy experimenting with a range of styles and contexts for different audiences.

Creatures come alive in this app, motivating children to write. Adding to the thrills are over 150 full colour zoomable photos.

All files adopt an accessible entry-level reading platform, then each provides stepping stones progressing to more sophisticated vocabulary and sentence structures.

The app’s topic-based projects have depth and are supported by a wealth of extra resources all supporting the improvement of a range of writing skills and styles.

This app can be used on its own as a highly motivating writing resource. It is also a perfect extension to the DigiSmart Reading Skills app.

TEACHERS: Ideal for use with whole classes, groups and individual children, plus children can use it independently.

PARENTS: Valuable resource to fuel children's curiosity, boost enjoyment of writing and help develop writing skills.

KEY FEATURES:
• 30 fabuously appealing animal fact files
• Over 150 full-colour zoomable photographs
• Strong set of topic-based writing activities
• Focus on developing a wide range of writing skills
• Improves clarity, accuracy, coherence and fluency of writing
• Extra support resources include printable worksheets and exemplar materials
• WOW Words in-app thesaurus encourages descriptive writing
• Grounded in solid teaching and learning principles
• Fosters curiosity and reasons to write
• Supports English at KS2, equivalent 4th grade/5th grade
• Relevant for students in secondary education

Safe environment for children and young people with no live links.

No third-party ads or in-app purchases