Term 4 we are focusing on;
Quick Writes to build our writing speed and stamina.
Poetry.
Writing texts to persuade that:
o reflect personal experiences and knowledge
o introduce a topic and clearly state a position taken on it
o organise writing into three or more paragraphs that have logically grouped ideas
o order ideas/paragraphs that are supported by facts/details from strongest to weakest
o include emotive words and phrases to persuade the reader to adopt their position
o include a range of linking words (e.g. βconsequentlyβ, βspecificallyβ) to link the opinion and reasons
o provide a concluding paragraph related to the position taken on the topic