Over the next two days, we will be experimenting with poetry writing!
Today we will be looking at acrostic poems where the first letter of each line spells out the poem’s theme going down the page. The first letter of each line is capitalised, which makes it easier to see.
Goal: I can write an acrostic poem
First, watch this video and listen carefully to the key features of an acrostic poem.
Today you will do your writing lesson with your teacher in your small group Webex lesson!
If you are waiting for your group time, you can go on with some of your other tasks for today, and don’t forget about personal writing! You might want to work on a story, persuasive text, poem, informative text or any kids of writing that you like.
Today your task will be to create a procedural text, or set of instructions, that are a little unusual.
First, think about the features of a procedural text or set of instructions.
They usually tell you:
What you will learn to do
The materials or things you need
The steps to completing the task
In the example from today’s reading lesson, the writer also started with an introduction that tried to convince you why you would want to do that task.
Next, choose a task or activity to write your instructions for. You might choose a really boring or unpleasant task, and then write about it in a way that makes it sound like it’s exciting or fun!
Here are some options (or you can come up with your own):
How to unload the dishwasher
How to clean up after your dog/cat/pet/sibling
How to tidy your bedroom
How to make your bed
How to clean the sink
How to take out the bins
How to fold a fitted sheet
Then, write a set of instruction for why you would do it, the things you need, and what the steps are to completing the task. There is an example of how you might lay it out here: How to… example
Finally, if you are up for a challenge – make a video of yourself or someone in your house (if you can convince them) doing you oh so boring task, but convincing us that it is really fun!
(I know I would love for someone to make me a video about how to fold a fitted sheet)
(press play to hear today’s lesson explained to you)
Goal:I can use my senses to describe a setting
Today, you are going to write two descriptive paragraphs, describing what the picture looks like from two different parts of the story Uno’s Garden.
First, describe the city that the people are living in after all the natural plants and creatures have gone:
Next, describe this setting from the end of the story:
Finally, check your work, edit and revise
Remember, to tune into all of your senses and imagine what it would be like in each of these places – what would you see, hear, smell, taste and how would you feel?
In class we have been producing persuasive texts. Today you will write a persuasive letter to a leprechaun who has the power to grant you three wishes.
First, think about if you had three wishes, what would you wish for and record them.
Next, write a letter to a leprechaun explaining why you think he/she should grant you each of your wishes.
Finally, edit and revise your work!
Remember, don’t forget the following;
Start your letter by introducing yourself
Use a new paragraph to explain each wish and why you think it is a good wish.
(press play to hear today’s lesson explained to you)
Goal: I can plan and draft a short story.
In class we have been looking at the writing process. We’ve created seeds, then planned, drafted and edited a short story.
Today plan and draft a short story.
First, plan your story. Don’t forget to include a list of characters and settings. Also jot down some notes on the beginning, build-up, problem, resolution/conclusion.
Next, write your draft. Remember to make your writing interesting and think about your word choice. You may also want to think about other strategies you may know such as a sizzling start or show not tell.
You may want to use your own idea for your story or one of the following word prompts or pictures:
Look what I found in my Grandparent’s secret cupboard.