Week 8 - Recount Writing

WALT: create a descriptive recount that makes sense.


Instructions

  1. As a class we will brainstorm ideas from our cross county walk through last week.
  2. Plan the logical order that our cross country walk through went in.
  3. Write in paragraphs describing what happened during our walk through.
  4. Reread to make sure that it makes sense - check with a buddy.
  5. Post on your blog make sure to use labels and a task description.

Task:

Writing Template

Resource:

Spring Video

Extra Resource:

Research sites

Extra Task:

Create a habitat for a crab

Week 7 - Creative Writing

WALT: create a piece of writing that uses our senses to describe what's going on.


Instructions

  1. As a class we will brainstorm what it is like in spring and all of the things that we can see and feel.
  2. You will need to plan your writing.
  3. Start your writing.
  4. Proof read you work - check with a buddy.
  5. Post on your blog - include the WALT and a task description.

Task:

Writing Template

Resource:

Spring Video

Extra Resource:

Research sites

Extra Task:

Create a habitat for a crab

Week 6 - Habitats

WALT: be able to describe in detail habitats of the creatures at the rocky shore.


Instructions

  1. Watch the video - what is a habitat with your class
  2. Complete the activity of placing the rocky shore creatures in the right habitat area.
  3. Pick 3 of these creatures and find out about their habitat.
  4. Start your writing
  5. Proof read you work - check with a buddy.
  6. Post on your blog - include the WALT and a task description.

Task:

Find the habitat

Task:

Where do I live?

Resource:

Research sites

Task:

Create a habitat for a crab

Week 5 - Rocky Shore Report

WALT: find information to help write a report in my own words


Instructions

  1. Discuss as a class how to write an information report
  2. Brainstorm ideas with your class.
  3. Plan what you are going to write about
  4. Start your writing
  5. Proof read you work - check with a buddy.
  6. Post on your blog - include the WALT and a task description.

Task:

Writing Template

Task:

Rocky Shore Zones in Picture form

Resource:

Information about the rocky shore

Week 3 - A day in the life of...

WALT: use descriptive language to make my creative writing more exciting.


Instructions

  1. Watch the video with your teacher (focus on the type of language that is being used).
  2. Brainstorm ideas with your class.
  3. Plan what you are going to write about
  4. Start your writing
  5. Proof read you work - check with a buddy.
  6. Post on your blog - include the WALT and a task description.

Task:

Writing Template

Resource:

Creatures of the rocky shore


Resource:

Example: A day in the life of a lion

Week 2 - What is plankton?

WALT: research and write about plankton that can be found in the rocky shore.


Instructions

  1. Watch the video with your teacher.
  2. Have a class brainstorm about plankton and how important they are.
  3. Complete the writing activity
  4. Proof read you work
  5. Post on your blog - include the WALT and a task description.

Task:

Plankton Information

Resource:

Video: Secret life of plankton

Resource:

Research links

Week 1 - Something in the Water

WALT: research and write about about sea creatures from the rocky shore.


Instructions

  1. Watch the video with your teacher.
  2. Have a discussion about what animals live in the rocky shore.
  3. Look at the template for research.
  4. At your tables you will be given a creature to look at and research.
  5. Complete the writing activity and research your creature.
  6. Proof read you work
  7. Post on your blog - include the WALT and a task description.

Task:

Template

Resource:

Science Learning Hub


Resource:

National Library