Explanation Writing

The following powerpoint will help you when formulating your own explanation - remember to include the key structural and language features of this genre!

How to write Excellent Explanations from Jacqui Sharp

Sam in an animated world!

Character descriptions - Sam

After viewing the animated clip called Sam, write a detailed description of the lead character.  Think carefully about the key elements needed in your description and extend your vocabulary choices.  Paste your most descriptive paragraph into the comment box below - a guest critic is going to be reading these this week and selected the best one.   Good luck writing team!

Quick fire partner writing!

Today for our writing warm-up we created a detailed paragraph in pairs based on a picture prompt.  Our focus was to extend our vocabulary choices and provide information that engaged our audience.  Check out our examples below!

The Elements of a Short Story

Welcome to the Short Story Workshop!
Please view the following clip before planning your writing.  Think carefully about including all key elements in your plan.  Good luck and happy writing!

Catchy writing warm-ups!

Our writing warm-up today was to come up with a list of ten reasons why we would refuse one million dollars if we were offered it.  We then had to decide what to do with this huge amount of money if we accepted it.  See if you agree with our choices!

Your gold medal moment ...

Describe your gold medal moment …
Think carefully about using the 5 senses to describe to the reader how you came to be accepting a gold medal in your chosen Olympic sport.  Remember to punctuate and paragraph your work accurately!