Section outline

  • Welcome to term 4, 7F2,

    This week we will be introduced to our final writing prompt and assessment 4. 

    We will practise writing persuasive paragraphs. This will prepare us to complete our final Assessment: e-asTTle Writing.

    There are models on google classroom to help you to write.

    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • structure our writing to persuade readers of our point of view about a topic
    • use a variety of sentences in our sentences
    • complete an e-asTTle piece of persuasive writing 
    Success Criteria: I can/have...
    • written a topic sentence that gives my opinion
    • supported my opinion with reasons
    • provided details to support my reasons
    • concluded with sentences that sums up everything and states my opinion in a new way
    • read the formula for persuasive writing on google classroom (hamburger model)

    Activities:

    Monday S1: Read the examples on google classroom together and study the formula for persuasive writing.  Read and talk about and make notes on "Clowns", "Kids should have cell phones"  and "Scootering should be banned at school" and write your own two pieces of persuasive writing.
    Wednesday S4 : Library session to return books after the holidays, browse for new novels and read :o)
    Thursday S2: Write your own piece of persuasive writing - carry on from Monday...

    Follow up: 
    Reading plus and Maths Buddy

    Get ready for next week...He rau ringa e oti ai, Many hands make light work.  

     This whakatauki is about how when we work together the task is easier.  Write to persuade your audience that teamwork is an important part of success.  Use examples from your own experience.

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING how to recognise and analyse aspects of writing to 'power up' our own writing.
    • We are EXPLORING how to collect and organise details in people and places in history to discover where the 'power' lies.