Speed Writing using a one word prompt

 Check out our opening paragraphs and/or sentences using our one word writing prompt!

Extending our vocabulary choices

Today during our writing session we have been learning to extend our word choices to add depth and detail for the reader.

Check out these new terms we hope to add to our explanation writing!

Why do we need water?

What are your initial ideas or prior knowledge on this topic?

The Highwayman rewritten

We have been reading the well-known poem "The Highwayman" and exploring the poetic devices included within.  As part of our writing we have rewritten this poetic narrative into a modern day context.  Enjoy the twists and turns!

Season and senses poems

That was summer ...

Blackout Poetry Workshop

Check out the following clip on how to create your own blackout poems.  We will use newspapers to trial this idea!

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