Writing

Describe

• means to give an account of something, to say what it looks like or what it does, to give details about these things. The features or characteristics of something are part of a description, and a definition often includes a description.  A description answers the questions "what is it like?" and "what does it do?  

Apple - red, green, large, small, smooth on the outside, rough on the inside, sweet, tart, sour, juicy, crunchy, tasty, fragrant, fresh, ripe, succulent, delicious, bursting with flavour, polished, ripe, fresh from the tree, vitamin packed, healthy

Explain

• means to give a reason or reasons – an explanation answers the question "why?" or "how does that work?" If the text includes "because" or "so that", it will be to explain something.

Apple - it is fruit that grows on trees, harvested in autumn etc

Discuss

• Means to examine something in detail so as to reach a decision. This usually means that more than one perspective is put forward and actively considered. So as part of discussions we may get "compare and contrast" 

Apple - The Greek and Roman mythology refer to apples as symbols of love and beauty but apple fruit contains vitamins like vitamin C, Beta-Carotene, iron and potassium etc. The vitamin C content may not be as good as oranges but apples have high mineral contents, pectin’s, malic acid which are good in normalising the intestines. Apple fruit is good for the treatment of anaemia, dysentery, heart disease, headache, and eye disorders, kidney stones and promotes vigour and vitality.

Justify

• to provide an explanation or rationale for something to make it seem OK or to prove it is correct or OK to give an acceptable explanation for something

Apple - Apples are low in calories and fat, low in sodium, and contain vitamins and minerals as well as fiber. These can all help you to lose weight in different ways. The fiber helps you feel full longer because it expands in your stomach so it takes less food to satisfy your hunger. Apples are a low-sodium food that can be a good addition to a healthy diet. Keeping your sodium low will help prevent excess water weight, or retention. And, the vitiamins benefit you by increasing health and vitality. Of course, being active helps burn extra calories to speed up weight loss.

Critically evaluate

• This involves identifying and discussing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with the available options or decisions. Criteria could be established on which to make a final or future judgement.

Different variety of apples could be planted in Christchurch due to the apples ability to cope with cold weather.

Paragraph Writing

A TEXAS Paragraph

• T - Topic Sentence: Answers the question in one short sentence.

• E - Explanation: Explains the concept(s).

• X - eXamples: Gives evidence that your answer is correct.

• A - Ask Yourself: Read your paragraph: have you answered the question? [Don’t write anything; just proofread.] Then Add more Explanation or eXamples if you need to.

• S - So What?: Why is your answer important?

T - Topic sentence

Tip: Rewrite the question as an answer.

Example:

Q. How did X fight for their rights?

Topic Sentence: Women in New Zealand fought for their rights by writing a petition.

E - Explanation

Tip: Explain the concept word(s) in your topic sentence.

Example:

Many women in New Zealand wanted the right to vote in the 1890s. Having this right means that you can participate in the government of your country and have a voice.

X - eXamples

Tip: Use specific names, dates and places. Use quotes if you can. [Aim for at least three points here.]

Example:

The Suffrage Petition was presented to the New Zealand parliament on 28 July 1893 and had 25,519 signatures on it. [ETC…]

S - So What?

Tip: Write about why this is/was important:

“This was important because…” / “This shows us that…”

https://nzhistory.govt.nz/te-akomanga/skills/communicating-information-paragraph-writing