What is the Visual Drafting Plan tool?

The Visual Drafting Plan is a speech therapy tool by DYNSEO designed to help organize ideas before writing. It works like architectural plans for building a house - you need to structure your thoughts first to create clear and well-organized text.

What are the three main sections of the text structure?

The text structure consists of three main sections: Introduction (where you present your subject), Development (where you develop your ideas with arguments and examples), and Conclusion (where you summarize and provide your personal opinion or opening thoughts).

How should I organize my ideas in the development section?

In the development section, follow the principle of 'one idea = one paragraph'. Present your first, second, and third arguments or parts separately, and give examples to illustrate each idea. Include specific examples, details, or anecdotes to support your points.

What linking words can I use to start my text?

To start your text, you can use linking words such as 'First of all', 'First', 'To begin with', or similar introductory phrases that help establish the beginning of your argument or presentation.

How should I write an effective conclusion?

An effective conclusion should summarize the main ideas in a few words, include your personal opinion or what you think about the topic, and end with a question or opening thought to encourage further reflection. Use concluding linking words like 'Finally', 'In conclusion', or 'To conclude'.

What linking words help me give examples or oppose ideas?

To give examples, use phrases like 'For example', 'In particular', 'Indeed', or 'This is the case of'. To oppose or contrast ideas, use words such as 'But', 'However', or 'On the other hand' to show different perspectives or contradictory points.

Visual Writing Plan | DYNSEO

📝 SPEECH THERAPY TOOL — WRITING

Visual Writing Plan
by DYNSEO

Organise ideas before writing — a structuring tool for children with written expression difficulties.

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👤 Pupil / Patient

📅 Session date

👩‍⚕️ Speech therapist

🎯 Level / Context

Sections filled /3

Body ideas

Checklist ticked /6

🎯 Why make a plan?

A good text is like a house: you need blueprints first! This tool helps organise ideas BEFORE writing. Answer the questions and the text will be clear and well-structured. Click "View report" at the bottom for the session summary.

👤 My name

📅 Date

📝 Text topic

🏗️ The structure of a text

🟢 INTRODUCTION

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🔵 BODY

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🔴 CONCLUSION

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1. Introduction — I introduce my topic

❓ What am I going to write about?

💡 Introduce your topic in one or two sentences.

✓ Filled

❓ Why this topic? What makes it interesting?

✓ Filled

❓ What am I going to explain / tell?

💡 Announce what you will say in your text.

✓ Filled

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2. Body — I develop my ideas

💡 Idea 1 — My first argument / first point

💡 One idea = one paragraph. Give an example to illustrate.

✓ Filled

💡 Idea 2 — My second argument / second point

✓ Filled

💡 Idea 3 — My third argument / third point

✓ Filled

📌 Examples, details or anecdotes to use

✓ Filled

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3. Conclusion — I finish my text

🔄 I summarise what I said

💡 Recap the main ideas in a few words.

✓ Filled

💭 My personal opinion / What I think

✓ Filled

❓ A question or opening thought to finish

💡 End with a thought, a question or an idea to explore further.

✓ Filled

🔗 Linking words — click to mark as used

🟢 To start

First of allTo begin withFirstlyTo start with

🔵 To continue

ThenNextFurthermoreMoreoverAlso

📌 To give an example

For exampleFor instanceSuch asIn fact

⚖️ To contrast

ButHoweverAlthoughOn the other hand

🔴 To conclude

FinallyIn conclusionTo sum upIn summaryLast of all

✅ Before writing, I check that I have...

Understood the topic

Filled in my introduction

At least 2-3 ideas for the body

Examples to illustrate

Prepared my conclusion

Chosen my linking words

📖 Example of a completed plan

Topic: My favourite animal

🟢 Introduction

I am going to write about my favourite animal: the cat. Cats are fascinating animals that many people adore. I am going to explain why I love cats so much.

🔵 Body

Idea 1: First of all, cats are very cute with their soft fur.
Idea 2: Furthermore, they are independent and easy to live with.
Idea 3: Finally, they are very playful and fun to watch.

🔴 Conclusion

In conclusion, the cat is an ideal companion. What is your favourite animal?

📋 End of session

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