Term 1
Term 1
Term 2
Term 2
Term 3
Term 3
Term 4
Term 4
Week 7
Week 7
WALT: write a narrative using dialogue.
Instructions:
Instructions:
- As a class, we will spend some time reviewing what we know about narrative writing. We will then spend some time discussing what it looks like when we add dialogue to our writing.
- Each day this week, you will have about 20 minutes of time set aside for silent writing. Please make a copy of your writing task and save it to your writing folder.
- On Thursday morning, we will spend some time peer editing. Be ready to learn more about how this will work this year at this time.
- Post your writing task to your blog. Be sure to include 2-3 sentence task description.
Week 6
Week 6
WALT: write a narrative.
Instructions:
Instructions:
- As a class, we will spend some time discussing what we know about narrative writing,
- Each day this week, you will have about 20 minutes of time set aside for silent writing. Please make a copy of your writing task and save it to your writing folder.
- On Thursday morning, we will spend some time peer editing. Be ready to learn more about how this will work this year at this time.
- Post your writing task to your blog. Be sure to include 2-3 sentence task description.
Weeks 4 and 5
Weeks 4 and 5
WALT: independently write an explanation.
Instructions:
Instructions:
- As a class, let's prepare for our Week 5 writing test and list what we already know about writing an explanation.
- Then, discuss what is takes to be a good Pt Englander.
- Make a copy of the explanation template and begin writing your own explanation. Once you are finished, please highlight your SEE paragraphs and have a partner edit it for you.
- Post your writing task to your blog. Be sure to include 2-3 sentence task description.
Week 3
Week 3
WALT: structure an explanation.
Instructions:
Instructions:
- As a class, let's list what we already know about writing an explanation.
- Let's take a deeper look at the structure of an explanation by watching the video and seeing if there is anything we forgot on our class list.
- With a partner, spend some time organising this messed up explanation written by a former PES student.
- As a class, we will discuss the format we came up with and decide what we feel is the best format for the explanation.
- Once the explanation is in the correct order, work with your partner to complete the highlighting tasks shown on the document.
- Post your writing task to your blog. Be sure to include 2-3 sentence task description.
Week 2
Week 2
WALT: understand the elements of an explanation
Instructions:
Instructions:
- As a class, we will discuss what we already know about writing an explanation.
- Let's work together to build some SEE paragraphs.
- Create your own infographic to help you to remember an element of explanation writing.
- Link your writing task to the Turn In Sheet.
- Post your writing task to your blog. Be sure to include 2-3 sentence task description.
Week 1
Week 1
WALT: write for a specific audience.
Instructions:
Instructions:
- Listen to Mrs. Moala read her letter to the class.
- As a class, look over the letter and come up with possible topics for an introduction letter based on what Mrs. Moala shared.
- Write your own letter to Mrs. Moala introducing yourself.
- Link your writing task to the Turn In Sheet.
- Post your writing task to your blog. Be sure to include 2-3 sentence task description.