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Writing

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Term 1 Focus: Entertain


Creative Writing Prompts

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Writing Stimulus #1

As we start a new school year and begin thinking about what kind of classroom culture we want to create for ourselves this year, it's worth thinking about the value of rules. Do we need rules? If so, what values should they protect? An interesting way to begin this type of critical thinking is to start by imagining there were no rules.
This week's story starter places you in just such a world. What happens next is up to you.

​I can't wait to read your stories.

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Writing Stimulus #2

To become a great story writer, we have to learn how to describe people: their feelings, their mannerisms, their character.

Let's begin by describing this girl at this particular moment in time.

What is she feeling?

How do you know? 

Describe what you see. Try to be specific. Imagine you are telling a friend about the photograph over the phone. How could you help your friend create a clear mental image of the photo?

Try to imagine the circumstances. What may have happened?

Have you ever experienced a similar emotion? How did you feel? Sometimes drawing on our own experiences can help us put ourselves into others' shoes.

Get creative. Write a brief description drawing on your ideas above.

Coming up later this year ...


Term Two Focus: Inform

Term Three Focus: Persuade

Term Four Focus: Debate


Typing and Handwriting

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Click the text above to access an online book full of tips and practice activities to help you build your handwriting skills.
Remember, the more your practice the easier things will become.

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Log in to TypingClub using the username and password in your Learning Journal or try the free Dance Mat Typing app by clicking the links above.

Poetry and Song Writing

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Are you a budding Banjo or a keen Keats? Would you like to follow up on our classroom explorations and try to create more Diamante poems at home? Try this online tool from Read, Write, Think to help you structure your ideas.

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