Learning Goal: I can write a procedural text.

In reading today you learned how the Uros people of Peru build floating homes using mud and reeds.

You are going to write a procedural text of how you would create a shelter! Think about the examples you saw this morning in the video about the creative challenge, as well as what materials you have at home that you could use.

First, make a list of what materials you will use (blankets, cushions, chairs, cardboard boxes).

Next, describe the method you will use to build your shelter (e.g. Step 1, position the chairs near the couch. Step 2, lay the sheet over the chairs and couch..)

You can use this template as a guide, or download it to print and fill it out:

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Then, draw a picture of your shelter and colour it in. You might also like to label the features of your shelter.

Finally, re-read and edit your work.

Challenge: If you want to keep writing today, here is an idea. Write a short narrative, or fictional diary entry, written about someone who is lost on a desert island, and who has to build their own shelter to survive!

Continuing in our survivor theme, as each classroom is a community and will form a tribe, it is very important that each class has a mascot which represents you and your qualities. Mascots are often animals, with the animal’s characteristics representing the tribe or community. 

For example a rabbit is quick and powerful despite their size. 

Today, you will be creating a mascot profile which you will need for our creative survivor reward task this afternoon! 

Learning Goal: I can create and complete a mascot character profile. 

First, Read or listen to the information below, 

Next, using the suggested template provided or drawing up a page in your book, begin creating your mascot profile. 

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You will need to think about answering the following; 

• What will you name your character? 
• Choose the right character, will it be human, animal or an object? 
• Create the characteristics and personality of the character for example an Eagle is considered to  be ‘The King or Queen of the Skies’ and is thought to represent courage, strength and immortality
• What costumes, poses, emotions or catch-phrases will they display? 

Then, complete your mascot profile, including as much detail as you can! 

Finally, if you need some inspiration we have included some Australian animal profiles which might explain characteristics and qualities you might like to include in your mascot. 

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Don’t forget to upload your work to OneNote!  

Survivor Mascot Character Profile Animal Fact Sheets

Learning Goal: I can write about my passion.

First, listen to ‘Violet’s Music‘ by Angela Johnson.

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Next, think about Violet trying to share her passion. What is something you are really passionate about? Do you like to play music, paint, dance or put on plays? Is sport your thing? Do you like inventing new games? Are you passionate are learning new things? Learning about dinosaurs, coding, history or cooking?

Then, think of a creative way to convince others to explore the thing you are most passionate about. You might want to write a song about the joy of music, design a poster about how drawing is, film yourself demonstrating the joy of cooking or create a PowerPoint on some amazing animal.

Finally, don’t forget to spend some time planning your written piece. Whether it is a PowerPoint, song, play, poster or speech all writing benefits from  thoughtful planning.

Remember to upload your work to OneNote