Term 4
Watch.
Brainstorm.
Model.
Write.
Independent Writing task is on the slide. DO NOT MAKE A COPY, but add your name to a slide and start writing.
Start on Monday.
This week we will be focusing on blogging and commenting with our buddy class from Mangapapa School - go to the Tuhi Mai, Tuhi Atu page for our learning in Writing this week.
week 6 - creative writing
This week, you will have a variety of writing prompts to choose from. You will write, edit and publish at least 2 pieces of writing this week. The prompts are below
Tuesday - Written Sample + Choose a prompt and write accordingly (read through it as you go and check that your ideas make sense).Wednesday - Swap your writing with a buddy and read through each other's work. Look for spelling errors, punctuation, that it makes sense. Make the changes and publish.Thursday - Repeat Tuesday and Wednesday Friday - Share your writing on your blogprompt 1 - Teeth
- Write the story from the point of view of each man.
- Decide what each man is saying to each other and create a dialogue.
- Write an alternative ending - perhaps one of them catches another fish, one fisherman may fall overboard in the excitement.
prompt 3 - pegged
- What’s happening here?
- Give the creatures names.
- Why does the purple creature have a peg on its nose? Why are its cheeks bulging?
- Is the large character an ogre? A troll? Something else?
- Why does he have his foot in a bowl?
- How is he feeling? Why?
- Why are there flies around him?
- Add thought bubbles to this picture.
- Which character do you like the most? Why?
- Which character can you best relate to? Why?
- Why is the title ‘Pegged’? Give this image a new title. Explain your choice.
prompt 2 - oktopodi
Writing ideas
- Retell the narrative using rich desciption and vivid imagery.
- Write a dialogue/conversation between the two octopi at various points throughout.
- Write alternative endings to the story.
prompt 4 - who's there?
- Where is this? Is it underground or above ground? Has it always been this way?
- Describe the monster. Consider its size, shape, the light in its face and how it moves. How does it communicate? What is it holding?
- Where did the monster come from? Does it live here?
- Did the people in front of the monster come here looking for it?
- Why do they have swords? Are they ordinary swords?
- What do you think could happen next? What is the most likely choice?
- Use this picture to write a short story (under 200 words).
SAVE YOUR WRITING INTO YOUR WRITING FOLDER AND USE THE PROMPT TO NAME YOUR DOC
I'm looking forward to reading all your writing!
imperative verbs
What do you know about imperative verbs? Watch these videos and add to your knowledge.
term 2 week 1 - welcome back
Early Finishers - Have a look at the following images. Make a copy of the slide and write to add detail. Adding Detail - SlidesWeek 9 - Culture Festival
week 8 - adding detail to our writing
This week, we will be working on adding detail in our writing by using this poster. Have a look at it - what do you notice?Now it's your turn. Here are some docs with a simple sentence. Have a go at adding detail to each sentence - use the poster on the side to help you out I ate my lunchI fell overWe sat in the hallWhile you are working on adding detail to your writing, I will be calling you in groups to set our writing goals this week. Early Finishers - Have a look at the following images. Make a copy of the slide and write to add detail. Adding Detail - Slides
Independent Writers Week 6 - The Lighthouse
Independent Writing
1. Imagine you are the lighthouse keeper. Add to this padlet - all the words you can think of that will help you with your writing this week (linked to the video we just watched).
3. Imagine you are the lighthouse keeper. Using the burger, plan to recount what happened.
4. Use your burger to write a recount of what happened.
5. Be ready to conference with Mrs Faalili by Friday
6. Edit. Publish. Share on your blog.
Recount Planners
Recount Planner Group 1 - on Literacy wall
PM3-recount-early.pdfRecount Planner - Group 2 & Group 3 - on Literacy Wall
PM4-recount-fluent.pdfWhen you are writing your 'Lemon Writing', add your name to a slide, and then type up your writing.
I'm excited to read all your amazing poems and ready to be blown away by all the great adjectives you're going to use.