Writing





__**LI: WALT write an explanation**__

__**An explanation we wrote together:**__

We brush our teeth everyday but why do we do it?

Teeth are made up of calcium, phosphate and salt minerals. The outside of your teeth is the enamel. Your teeth are an important part of your body. They allow you to eat and talk. Sometimes, when you eat, little bits of food can get stuck in between your teeth and after a day of eating, your teeth will start to build up bacteria called plaque. The plaque on your teeth can cause tooth decay which creates holes in your teeth.

One way to fight against tooth decay is to use a toothbrush to clean your teeth. A toothbrush is a tool to help you clean your teeth. A toothbrush is made of plastic and has a handle and bristles. The bristles on the brush can help clean out the bacteria when you brush all your teeth using a side to side and up and down motion.

To help your toothbrush clean your teeth more effectively you can use toothpaste. Toothpaste is usually a white paste that you put on the bristles of the toothbrush before you begin to brush your teeth. Next you put the toothbrush under the cold tap for approximately 2 seconds. Then using the technique described earlier you will be able to brush your teeth. You can buy different flavours to help make you breath smell nice. For example Colgate mint.

This is why you need to brush your teeth for two minutes twice a day. Remember if you do this you wont have to go to the dentist as often and have false teeth like Grandma

__**LI: To write a comprehensive procedure**__

__**Structure**__:

__**Heading**__ - Stating the goal

__**Sub heading**__ This states the materials, equipment or ingredients needed to carry out the task

__**Method**__ The method contains step by step instructions that guide the reader through the process. Each new instruction begins on a new line and is numbered. __**E.G**__ 1. Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees celcius on bake. 2. Get all your ingredients and equipment out.

__**Language features:**__ __**Time connectives:**__ First, next, finally, last __**Commands:**__ Pour, cut, beat, drink

__**Exact Instructions:**__ Carefully break.......beat with a fork

__**TERM ONE**__

__**Lesson : Exposition Writing**__ LI: to persuade the audience to your point of view.
 * to use persuasive writing to express your argument/point of view.
 * to use examples to support your opinion

Paragraph 1: state your claim
 * avoid the use of I think, I reckon, in my opinion(they are superfluous)
 * support your claim with 3 reasons(state reasons but do not go into detail)

Paragraph 2: Write about reason 1 and add detail. Paragraph 3: Write about reason 2 and add detail. Paragraph 4: Write about reason 3 and add detail.

Paragraph 5: the conclusion
 * restate claim from paragraph 1 in different words
 * do not add any new information

__**Model:**__ Why students should wear a school uniform Paragraph 1-opening statement/3 support statements Introductory paragraph It is important that all students wear a school uniform. When students wear a uniform, they have a sense of belonging and pride in their school.(1) Uniforms are cost effective for families.(2) When students wear uniforms they do not have to be concerned about others teasing them if they do not have ‘designer-label’ clothing.(3)

Paragraph 2 ( elaboration) Students who are visiting other schools to play sports can be easily identified when they are in uniform. They feel proud to play in their school’s colours. A uniform provides a ‘sense of family’ for a school.

Paragraph 3 (elaboration) Uniforms are cost effective for families. They are durable and can be passed down to siblings. Uniforms are reasonably priced in uniform stores however they can be bought second-hand from schools. Recycling uniforms helps to protect the environment.

Paragraph 4 (elaboration)

Uniforms can prevent students from being teased or even bullied because they do not have ‘designer label’ clothing. Students who do not like this type of clothing or whose parents cannot afford it do not have to worry about what to wear to school each day. Having uniforms means that students can concentrate on their studies and not their clothing. As well, uniforms are designed to suit a variety of shapes and sizes.

Paragraph 5 (conclusion) Uniforms are a necessary part of school life. They define a school for students, families and the community. They do not put an excessive strain on a family’s budget and they allow students to be treated fairly by their peers on who they are and not on what they wear. Should students wear a uniform? Definitely.

__**Poetry**__ Room 36 is learning all about poetic devices and as a class we have started working through them and writing some wonderful poems individually and collaboratively. On here I will post our collaborative work.

__**Poetic device:**__ Alliteration __**Our definition:**__ __**The task:**__ we wrote a poem about our class using a count down method in conjunction with alliteration.

= Room 36 =

One writing wall waiting for work Two times tables taking time to teach Three tables talking and thinking together Four funny friends fidgeting frequently Five freaky fractions to frantically finish Six sensible students swimming in summer Seven super sweet students slyly sneaking sweets Eight excellent eggs exploding everywhere Nine naughty nutcases know nothing Ten tedious tests taking our time

__**Poetic device:**__ Similes __**Our Definition:**__ A simile is a way of describing something by comparing it to something else, often using the word "like" or "as." __**The Task:**__ Individually they wrote similes to match the first half on the sentences below. Then as a class we wrote the poem with rhyming couplets (every second line rhymes)

Clever As poor as a hobo As strong as a giant As cute as a puppy As smart as client As thin as a wire As white as a sheep As fit as a runner As dumb as a creep As bald as an old man As neat as a show dog As proud as a parent As ugly as a warthog