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Creative Writing
Walt: Use Scholastic story starters to write a creative story
Walt: Link my ideas between each paragraph
Instructions:
Use the fun Scholastic Story Starters website to write creative stories!
Click on the Story Starters image to take you to the site
Spin the spinners to choose your theme and ideas
Start writing your story!
When finished, take a screenshot of your story and share it on your blog
Hit the 'download' button so you can save your story.
TIPS for your story:
Write it as a recount (past tense)
Use interesting adjectives to give your story an extra kick!
Labels: Scholastic Story Starters, short story, creative writing
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Adjectives
Writing Example.
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Stardome Trip Recount
Walt: Break up our ideas into different paragraphs.
Walt: Use a full stop at the end of every sentence.
Instructions:
Write a recount about the Stardome Trip that we went on yesterday.
You need:
An introduction
2 - 3 paragraphs
Conclusion
Here are some tips for an awesome recount:
Use interesting adjectives to give your story an extra kick!
Write a new paragraph when you want to talk about something different
Link your paragraphs
Labels: Stardome, Space, Writing, 2017, Recount Writing
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Ideas for writing
Writing Template
Cross Country Recount
Walt: Use and expand on only one key idea in each paragraph.
Walt: Use a full stop at the end of all sentences.
Instructions:
Write a recount about the Cross Country that we had on Friday.
You need:
An introduction
2 - 3 paragraphs
Conclusion
Here are some tips for an awesome recount:
Use plenty of detail and creative words
Write a new paragraph when you want to talk about something different
Link your paragraphs
Labels: Cross Country, Sports, Writing, 2017, Recount Writing
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Ideas for writing
Writing Template
The Best Holiday Ever Recount
Walt: Make a connection between paragraphs
Walt: Write a recount in first person
Instructions:
This week we are going to use the Game of Awesome cards to write a recount.
Imagine you went on your dream holiday.
Pick 3 Game cards
Write a recount about your imaginary holiday
You must use 1 game card in each paragraph.
Check that you have an introduction and conclusion
Each paragraph must be 4 or more sentences
Labels: Creative writing, recount, 2017, Game of Awesome
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Writing Template
Game of Awesome images and content accessed from awesome.tki.org.nz
Game of Awesome
Walt: Use the Game of Awesome cards as a prompt for creative writing
Walt: Chunk writing into paragraphs with each paragraph being about one key idea
Instructions:
This week we're going have to some fun! We're going to use the Game Of Awesome to help us to write some creative stories.
When your group comes to see Miss Scanlan, you will receive 3 idea cards and 3 'Awesome' cards.
You will be writing 3 paragraphs. Use 1 Idea Card and 1 Awesome Card for each paragraph. Have fun!
Labels: Creative writing, 2017, Game of Awesome, Miss Scanlan
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Game of Awesome images and content accessed from awesome.tki.org.nz
Guardians Of The Galaxy
Walt: Create a narrative piece of writing
Instructions:
Earlier in the year we learnt about Kaitīakitanga i nga wā kātoa, being guardians of everything around us. Now we are exploring being Guardians of the Galaxy. What adventures will there be as we search for new planets in the galaxy? What kind of planet is there to be found? Can a spaceship land there? Can people live there?
What kind of story will you tell? Myth, legend, adventure, sci-fi? Whatever kind of story, there is always a problem to be sorted out by the main characters. There is a template to help you decide on your characters and setting. We will talk about this together.
When you have finished, read your story carefully. Does it make sense? Do your sentences have different beginnings? Have you checked your punctuation?
Read your story to a buddy. What feedback do they have for you? Share your presentation to your blog. Labels: 2017, Writing, narratives, Guardians of the Galaxy, To infinity and beyond.
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