Section outline

  • Kia ora 7F2,

    This week we will COMPLETE  our final writing prompt and assessment 4, MHJC writing. you will be given a writing booklet and a choice of prompts (topics) on google classroom.



    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 a MHJC 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 S4: 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.
    Tuesday S4 : research your prompt (topic) and make notes in your English book.
    Friday S5: complete your writing booklet for assessment 4. You may look at your English book for 10 minutes and write in the hamburger plan.

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING recognising vocabulary associated with specific festivals
    • We are EXPLORING investigating the history and importance of festivals and celebrations
    • We are EXPLORING connecting the structure of our writing to persuade readers of our point of view about a topic