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Good Spotting
Capitalisation
Walt: to use correct punctuation in our writing.
Instructions:
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Make a copy of the capitalisation document and follow the instructions to complete the capitalisation tasks.
Creative Story Starter
Walt: to write a creative short story using lots of juicy words.
Instructions:
Pick an adventure then spin the wheel to find a random story starter. Make a copy of the Creative Story Starter doc then write a short story. Make it as creative and funny as you can. Post your short story to your blog and blog log.
Man in Space
WALT: write an effective paragraph.
Instructions: Write a creative sentence about the picture to the right.
As a class we will choose the sentence we like the best and write a paragraph each to follow the chosen sentence. Remember to use
different words to start each sentence and to stick to the main idea
the paragraph is about.
Blog Commenting
Walt: Write a quality blog comment Instructions:
Remember to:
1. Positive - Compliment the author on something specific they have shared.
2. Thoughtful - Is there something the author has written about that reminds you of something similar? e.g. Did you know that we were in the same camp group?
3. Helpful - Can you add any more information? Or finish your comment by asking a question that might add more to the conversation.
4. Proof read your comment.
You are going to write a couple comments on the blogs of classmates and other students in our school.
Diamante Poem
Walt: write a diamante poem using nouns, adjectives, verbs, synonyms and antonyms.
Instructions: Make a copy of the Diamante Poems Presentation. Then your task is to write your very own Diamante Poem using nouns, adjectives, verbs, synonyms and antonyms.
Earthquake Report
Walt:
- write a news report with correct language and structure. - write a news report that has facts and accurate information.
Instructions: Write a news report on the Nepal Earthquake. You need to follow the structure and language features for a news report. All your information needs to be facts not opinions. Make your headline and lead paragraph exciting and interesting to read.
Game Review
WALT: Give reasons to support our opinions.
What is a good game to play?
Well you are the expert so tell let us know.
Instructions:
Play a game from coolmathsgames.com then either write or film yourself giving a review of the game. Try to justify your answers.
Mothers Days Writing
Mother's Day is a modern celebration honouring one's mother. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world. In New Zealand it is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. The celebration of Mother's Day began in the United States in the early 20th century.
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Holiday Highlight or Immersion Assembly
Recount
Walt: use punctuation to enhance our writing
Instructions: Write a recount about one of your holiday highlights or the Immersion Assembly. You need to try to convince your readers that this was the best highlight of your holidays. Think about how you are going to use punctuation ( ? ! " " , . ) along with juicy words to make the story exciting for your audience to read.
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