This is a poem translated into English from French. In French, it sounds brilliant; it rhymes and flows with rhythmn. In English, it's not so good - as you can see. Your task is to rewrite it: chop it, change it, add stuff, take stuff away, etcetera, etcetera.
Citizens of the World
We spend our holidays in Spain,
Our trainers are made in South Korea
Our orange juice comes from Israel,
We calculate in Arabic figures.
We eat Italian spaghetti
We use a Latin alphabet,
Our video games come from Japan,
Our shirts come from Portugal,
Our jeans come from United States.
Our favourite singer comes from North Africa,
Our book was printed in Hong Kong,
We watch American films,
Our socks come from China.
Our favourite footballer comes from South America
And we can surf anywhere in the world.
The world is our home.
I am a citizen of planet Earth.
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Monday, 24 May 2010
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
Religions
A lot of you think Sikhs, Hindus and Buddhists believe the same things and have the same traditions. Use this website to find out:
Record findings on the writing frame on the Pupilshare drive.
- When they were founded;
- What their followers believe;
- Any other traditions.
Record findings on the writing frame on the Pupilshare drive.
Sunday, 16 May 2010
Arguments
Click on the appropriate link for your task. What does it tell you about argument or discussion texts?
Kids views on Newsround
Newsround article
Parents' views at The Mirror
Kids views on Newsround
Newsround article
Parents' views at The Mirror
Friday, 14 May 2010
The Birth of Buddha
Use these links to find out about the birth of Buddha:
Who was the Buddha?
An introduction to Buddha and Buddhism
The Life of Gotama Buddha
Divide your page into fifths and make notes on the 5Ws.
Who was the Buddha?
An introduction to Buddha and Buddhism
The Life of Gotama Buddha
Divide your page into fifths and make notes on the 5Ws.
Monday, 10 May 2010
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Explanation Texts
What do we need to be able to do to make our podcasts effective?
How Stuff Works
Generic text structure
The structure of an explanation text is often (but not always):
• a general statement to introduce the topic, for example, in the autumn some birds migrate
• a series of logical steps explaining how or why something occurs, for example because hours of daylight shorten…
• steps continue until the final state is produced or the explanation is complete
Language features
The language features of an explanation text are often (but not always):
• written in simple present tense, for example, many birds fly south
• use connectives that signal time, for example, then, next, several months later
• use causal connectives, for example because, so, this causes
Knowledge for the writer
• decide whether diagrams, charts, illustrations or a flow chart would help to explain
• use a title that shows what you are writing about
• using how or why in the title helps. Try to make the title intrigue the reader, for example, Why do sloths hang about?
• use the first paragraph to introduce your subject to the reader
• organise the writing and illustrations to explain: what you need, how it works, why it works (cause and effect), when and where it works, and what it is used for
• add in extra, interesting information
• try to end by relating the subject to the reader
• if you use specialised terminology, a glossary may be needed
• interest the reader with exclamation, for example Beware – whirlwinds can kill! Or use questions: Did you know that...?
• draw the reader in, for example strange as it may seem...; not many people know that...,etc
• re-read your explanation, pretending to know nothing about the subject – is it clear?
• recognise that explanation texts can be adapted or combined with other text types depending on the audience and purpose
How Stuff Works
Generic text structure
The structure of an explanation text is often (but not always):
• a general statement to introduce the topic, for example, in the autumn some birds migrate
• a series of logical steps explaining how or why something occurs, for example because hours of daylight shorten…
• steps continue until the final state is produced or the explanation is complete
Language features
The language features of an explanation text are often (but not always):
• written in simple present tense, for example, many birds fly south
• use connectives that signal time, for example, then, next, several months later
• use causal connectives, for example because, so, this causes
Knowledge for the writer
• decide whether diagrams, charts, illustrations or a flow chart would help to explain
• use a title that shows what you are writing about
• using how or why in the title helps. Try to make the title intrigue the reader, for example, Why do sloths hang about?
• use the first paragraph to introduce your subject to the reader
• organise the writing and illustrations to explain: what you need, how it works, why it works (cause and effect), when and where it works, and what it is used for
• add in extra, interesting information
• try to end by relating the subject to the reader
• if you use specialised terminology, a glossary may be needed
• interest the reader with exclamation, for example Beware – whirlwinds can kill! Or use questions: Did you know that...?
• draw the reader in, for example strange as it may seem...; not many people know that...,etc
• re-read your explanation, pretending to know nothing about the subject – is it clear?
• recognise that explanation texts can be adapted or combined with other text types depending on the audience and purpose
Monday, 26 April 2010
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Monday, 19 April 2010
A Perfectly Persuasive Post
Use the links to give examples of the language features of persuasive texts:
Zhu Zhu Pets
Daily Mirror: Coco Snack Trap
Davy Liver Cabs
Zhu Zhu Pets
Daily Mirror: Coco Snack Trap
Davy Liver Cabs
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
The Ten Gurus
Find information about the ten gurus in Sikhism. Make an information page that shows:
Save your page on the pupilshare and print a copy for your RE book.
Groovy.
- their names;
- information about their background and when they became a guru;
- what they are famous for doing as guru.
Save your page on the pupilshare and print a copy for your RE book.
Groovy.
Monday, 29 March 2010
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
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