28 June - 4 July

Kia ora...students and welcome to week 9. For the next two weeks we will focus on ideas wrIting skills for your common assessment task( term 4 exam) This will involve writing paragraphs,  that shows the pros and cons of a topic!

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• I have researched  how to write using paragraphs that shows the pros and cons of the topic
• I have researched my topic idea 
• I have created a plan about the structure and ideas I wish to have in my paragraph

Activities:

1. We will practice writing a debate that shows the pros and cons of a topic.The topic we will practice for this week is: Should teenagers be allowed to attain a drivers license at age 15 OR Should New Zealand legalise  the death penalty!
2. When you're writing a pros and cons essay, you must follow two important guidelines.
   • Choose a debatable topic. ...
   • Give equal weight to both the pros and the cons. ...
   • Research your topic. ...
   • Brainstorm a pros and cons list. ...
   • Organize your thoughts into an outline. ...
   • Write a great introductory paragraph.
   
   
3. Use these template as  a guide to write your essay:
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Homework:
Write here...