Writing
WEEK 6 Monday 18/5 - Friday 22/5
Welcome to Ms. W's writing page. Students are asked to use the lined writing books that were given to them to write.
Parents:
Please remind your child to write on the solid lines and to think about their normal, scared and brave letters when they are writing. (All students will know what you are talking about, even if you do not!!)
* Use the 3 star success criteria to see how your child is going with their writing. Always challenge them to aim high. They can edit their work and add more describing words or if they are struggling encourage them to simplify their story.
Welcome to Ms. W's writing page. Students are asked to use the lined writing books that were given to them to write.
Parents:
Please remind your child to write on the solid lines and to think about their normal, scared and brave letters when they are writing. (All students will know what you are talking about, even if you do not!!)
* Use the 3 star success criteria to see how your child is going with their writing. Always challenge them to aim high. They can edit their work and add more describing words or if they are struggling encourage them to simplify their story.
Star Criteria
I am asking that students self-assess (with their parents help at times if needed) how many stars they think they were working at for each lesson. They might like to draw these at the bottom of their work as a reminder for when they touch-base with myself (e.g. if worked at one star, draw one star on their work).
Our focus this week is to understand and write a procedural text. A procedural text instructs your audience on bow to compete a specific task. Recipes and science experiments are common examples of procedural texts. They use headings and are structured.
Some common forms of procedural texts are:
I am asking that students self-assess (with their parents help at times if needed) how many stars they think they were working at for each lesson. They might like to draw these at the bottom of their work as a reminder for when they touch-base with myself (e.g. if worked at one star, draw one star on their work).
Our focus this week is to understand and write a procedural text. A procedural text instructs your audience on bow to compete a specific task. Recipes and science experiments are common examples of procedural texts. They use headings and are structured.
Some common forms of procedural texts are:
- Directions - How do I get somewhere? Very specific instructions including location names and titles. Formal language is required and the addition of a map will make your instructions so much easier to understand.
- Instructions - How do I do something? Your language must meet the needs of your audience and you may need to include a diagram if there are complex elements to complete.
- Recipes - How do I cook something? Recipes are a universal text. There is a very clear expectation of the audience so never stray from the essentials. Ingredients, method and a few visuals are essential.
- Rules for games - How do I play this? Be conscious of your audience and write in a style and language they will understand. You are almost guaranteed to require visuals in this style of writing.
| writinglesson1.pdf |
| writinglesson2.pdf |
HOW TO WASH A WOOLLY MAMMOTH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnO7W3tAlik
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnO7W3tAlik
| how_to_wash_a_woolly_mammoth.pdf |
| proceduraltemplate.pdf |
