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Program Organisation Formal writing lessons are taught Tuesday 12.30pm 1.15pm, Wednesday 10.30 11.00 even weeks: 12.30 1.15 odd weeks: Thursday 10.30 11.00.
Indicators: Constructs detailed descriptive texts Analyses own texts for effective use of text structure and features. Researches information to enhance vocabulary and gain confidence in writing about unfamiliar topics. Uses graphic organisers to plan work Assessment: Observation of writing tasks regular formative assessment opportunities to inform direction for future teaching/consolidation of learning Self-assessment and reflection critically reflects own work by listening to the efforts of their peers. Formal post-teaching summative writing task assessment
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http://www.buzzle.com/articles/list-of-similes-and-metaphors.html - discuss the meaning of commonly used similes and complete sentences using some examples as prompts. E.g. The young girl with blonde hair was as busy as a bee. The brave man had the heart of a lion.
http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Witches-Roald-Dahl-Literacy-plan-week-3-6302152/ simile/metaphor quiz Students are given a simile or metaphor prompt to complete as they leave the room
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http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Describing-Characters-using-Similes-and-amp-Metaphors-6121324/ Describing a character using figurative language. Focus Gaston from Beauty and the Beast http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Witches-Roald-Dahl-Literacy-plan-week-3-6302152/ simile/metaphor quiz Look at factual descriptions from TaLe http://www.tale.edu.au/tale/live/teachers/primary/search/guidedsearch.jsp?muid=011266&taleUserId=1934150716&actio n=search&index=&pageNumber=1&resultsPerPage=10&filters=&searchText=factual+descriptions&selSector=PRIMARY&sear ch=Search&learningArea=Global^KLAs^English&stage=Global^Stages^Stage_3&yearFrom=-1&yearUntil=-1 Students describe themselves in terms of their characteristic features. Reinforce the use of detailed noun groups and figurative language Look at Stage description task. Allow students time in computer lab to locate suitable images to describe traditional clothing, food, celebrations etc. Formative Assessment Two stars and a wish
Factual descriptions
Students listen to the descriptions of their peers and assess, offering constructive advice on ways to improve work Students develop descriptions of features of their cultural background Modelled then guided completion of a description of traditional male and female Arabic dress using picture prompt http://www.thelovelyplanet.net/traditional-dress-of-lebanon/ Students use pictures of clothing from their own culture located in computer time to write their descriptions Formative Assessment Student self-assessment Students assess their own work sing the sentence starter An improvement I have made in my writing is . . . Introduce Description Graphic Table Students describe themselves in terms of their characteristic features. Reinforce the use of detailed noun groups and figurative language Repeat task with students using their best friend as the subject of the description Formative Assessment Paddle pop sticks Students are selected to read the description sentence/noun group etc. they consider was their best and say why it was chosen Look at properties on sites such as http://www.realestate.com.au/buy . View properties and their features. Discuss language used by agents trying to sell properties. View real estate magazines Build a word bank of adjectives, noun groups and figurative language to advertise properties for sale, highlighting desirable features. Students design and then describe their ideal home.
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Factual Descriptions
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Formative Assessment Two stars and a wish Students listen to the descriptions of their peers and assess, offering constructive advice on ways to improve work
Differentiation
Harley dictates noun groups/ simile/metaphors and basic descriptions for teacher or partner to scribe Jabril individual support to construct noun groups and complete sentences using similes and metaphors
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