Dialogue Activity - Direct Speech: Insects

Bring creative writing to life with this fun and engaging Insect Dialogue Writing Task! Students develop a conversation between two insects with a focus on direct speech.

This versatile task provides students with an open-ended writing prompt that encourages imagination, humour, and critical thinking.

The resource includes:

• 10 x Insect Prompts:
  • task sheet version – Ideal for independent or guided writing sessions.
  • workbook slip version – A smaller version of the task that can be stuck in student workbooks for ongoing or extended writing, giving them freedom to write as much as they like!
• Success criteria – A self-assessment checklist to keep students focused on key elements of effective dialogue writing (e.g., punctuation, character voice, and flow).
• Two Stars and a Wish section – A space for teacher or peer feedback to highlight strengths and set goals for improvement.

Format: PDF