Mr Goodwin - Writing Term 3
Pick a Path
Walt: write a pick a path story.
Instructions:
You are going to be writing a story with multiple outcomes and endings.
In the beginning you will need to write your character description and set the scene.
Then you will need to make choices, for your reader to follow.
Your story can end up as big as you like with many different outcomes.
Follow the template to get you started.
Example
Instructional Drawing
Optional Template
Super Powers
Walt: write effective paragraphs using juicy and exciting words.
Instructions:
Create a new doc
Write about having your own super powers. Use the presentation your teacher shares with the class to guide you through the presentation.
Instructions
Resource
Poems
Walt: structure a poem.
Instructions:
Using the template provided try to use Verbs, Nouns, and Adjectives to write a short descriptive poem.
There is also a comprehension task where you are to attempt to interpret poems written by others, that have used personification.
Resource
Template
Reading
Resource
Creative Writing
Walt: write using humour.
Instructions:
Your task today is to write a funny short story.
You can write about any genre you like, including GOATS and FORTNITE.
Template
Resource
Instructions:
You are going to be writing an argument for or against the idea of going predator free in New Zealand.
First you will need to use the presentation and the links on the presentation to read about this topic.
Then do further research.
Then share your argument using the google groups tab.
Instructions:
We are going to be practicing writing quality blog comments.
Complete the form with your teacher.
Then following this your teacher will instruct you to practice on each others blog posts.
Quality Blog Comment form
Resource
Write a rap!
Walt: write a rap about a topic.
Instructions:
In pairs write and perform a rap as part of your reading work this week.
Example
Background Music
Just Clean it
Walt: structure a recount
Instructions:
We are going to do an experience that fits into Just Clean it.
The template will help you structure a recount correctly.
Template
Resource
The Beep test
Walt: use Scratch as a tool for explanation writing
Instructions:
We are getting better at Scratch and its time to put your skills to the test.
Using Scratch explain what the beep test is and how it works!
The rest is up to you!
Write the Conversation
Walt: think about dialogue between characters
Instructions:
Writing stories is fun.
For this exercise however you are to think mostly about the conversations (or dialogue) between the characters. Give it ago below.
Template
Template
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Immersion Assembly
Walt: using exciting language.
Instructions:
You have just seen the immersion assembly for the term.
No doubt you have some thoughts about the term ahead already.
It will be interesting and exciting for your readers to read these thoughts ahead of seeing your learning appear on your blog.
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Resource
Write the Conversation
Walt: think about dialogue between characters
Instructions:
Writing stories is fun.
For this exercise however you are to think mostly about the conversations (or dialogue) between the characters. Give it ago below.
Template
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