Writing With Purpose (Short and Sweet) by Teacher Superstore

For 8 to 10 year olds

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Written by Carol Tadewaldt-Wren. © Ready-Ed Publications - 2006. First published by Ready-Ed Publications (1998) as “Short and Sweet” P.O. Box 276 Greenwood Perth W.A. 6024 Email: info@readyed.com.au Website: www.readyed.com.au COPYRIGHT NOTICE Permission is granted for the purchaser to photocopy sufficient copies for non-commercial educational purposes. However, this permission is not transferable and applies only to the purchasing individual or institution.

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Foreword Many students are not comfortable with writing and the blank piece of paper or page in their draft writing book can be very daunting. The idea of ‘Writing With Purpose’ is to provide all students with a variety of writing genres in small quantities.

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The activities encourage both creative writing and factual writing. They cater for all abilities - students who struggle with writing can comfortably complete the set task and those who are more able can be extended easily.

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A writing topic may last for two to three weeks from draft to published stage and allows for the classroom teacher to assist students while others are working independently. Work may be published in a variety of ways, e.g. theme books where all work is published, booklets, computer generated work samples, or posters. An example of a poster which can look very effective is an A3 black card with a silver spider web drawn on it. Students can word process their work on to a spider outline and glue it to the web as if it is caught in it. The tasks on each pair of thematic pages in this book are also open-ended. Although topics are the same, students are able to develop their own voice and creativity as they meet the requirements of the activities. In addition to this the last three pages comprise student topic selection sheets which can be used throughout the writing program to add additional variety.

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Me Personally: Draw and Label, Cinquain Poem, Recount, Exposition Environment: Newspaper Article, Slogan and Logo, Similes, Formal Letter Animals: Procedure, Acrostic Poem, Exposition, Slogan and Logo Endangered Animals: Newspaper Article, Slogan and Logo, Interview, Formal Letter Australia: Report, Limerick, Recipe, Conversation, Pioneer Australia: Recount, Description, Recipe, Explanation Ancient Egypt: Report, Poem, Conversation, Recipe Japan: Report, Haiku, Description, Interview Volcanoes: Report, Metaphor, Journal/Diary, Acrostic Poem Prehistoric Animals: Explanation, Onomatopoeia, Diary, Procedure Flowers: Narrative, Procedure, Myth, Personification Ghosts: Narrative, Pamphlet, Procedure, Poem Computers: Procedure, Alliteration, Newspaper Report, Acrostic Poem Machines: Report, Onomatopoeia and Personification, Recount, Conversation Vehicles: Exposition, Pamphlet, Report, Poem Flight: Report, Pamphlet, Description, Poem Space: Report, Nonsense Poem, Informal Letter, Paragraphs, Sport: Recount, Play, Game Sea Life: Exposition, Metaphor, Report, Poem The Spider: Report, Poem, Conversation, Recipe Water: Report, Paragraph, Exposition, Poem Fruit and Vegetables: Draw and Label, Slogan, Report, Paragraph Surfing: Newspaper Report, Poem, Recount, Similes Your Choice: Student decision on genre styles

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Me Personally 1

Draw and label.

2. Draw and label an animal skeleton.

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1. Draw and label a human skeleton.

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Write a poem.

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Write a cinquain poem about yourself. Remember a cinquain contains: a noun - 1st line; two adjectives - 2nd line;

three words describing the noun - 3rd line; what does the noun do - 4th line;

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a different noun meaning the same - 5th line.

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Write and illustrate a short recount of your life. Think about: An introduction: who, what, when, where? Events in time order Conclusion: What do you want to do with the rest of your life?

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“It is important to only eat healthy food!”

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Environment 1

Write a newspaper report about an environmental disaster. Include:

The date of disaster; what happened? why did it happen? what effects it will have on the water, land and animals?

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Write a slogan and draw a logo to remind people to be more environmentally aware/friendly. Remember to: grab audience attention; be bright and positive; be clear in your reasons.

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Environment 2

Write three similes about the environment. Illustrate two of them. A simile is a comparison between two things using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’; e.g. The tree was as tall as a giant. Remember to check your punctuation.

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e.g. river pollution, air pollution.

Don’t forget: address; date; who the recipient is; introduction; cause for concern because... Start your draft here:

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Animals 1

Write a procedure which explains a specific way to care for your animal. Caring for your animal may include feeding, housing and exercising.

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Write an acrostic poem about an animal of your choice.

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An acrostic poem lists the letters of the subject vertically. Related words beginning with the vertical letters are then written horizontally.

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Animals 2

Write an exposition on “Any animal can be kept as a pet”. Decide whether or not you agree with this statement and write a short essay explaining your decision. Include the following:

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Body of essay - three paragraphs supporting your point of view.

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Conclusion - summarise the main points of your argument.

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Endangered Animals 1

Write a newspaper report on the declining numbers of a species of endangered animal. Include:

the date; what is happening; why it is happening; what effects it will have on the animal and why it should be stopped.

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Endangered Animals 2

Write four interview questions. The questions can be directed towards humans responsible for the decline of an animal species or directed to the animal itself.

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Write a letter to someone important or famous about an endangered animal species;

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Australia 1

Write a micro-report about something uniquely Australian. I choose: ..............................................................................................................................

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There was a young lady from Perth, Who thought food was the best thing on earth She ate as much as she could So she would feel good But all she increased was her girth.

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Write a limerick about an aspect of Australian life.

Remember: Lines 1 and 2 rhyme, Lines 3 and 4 rhymes, Line 5 rhymes with lines 1 and 2.

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A typical Australian dish. Write a recipe that will entice visitors to Australia to try typically Australian fare. Name your dish. List your ingredients. List the method.

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Pioneer Australia 1

Write a recount about living in Australia in the “olden” days. Think about ... The introduction: Who, where, when, what and why? The events in time order: What happened first, second, third? The conclusion: What comparisons can you make between life then and now?

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A typical Australian dish. Pioneer Australians ate different food than that eaten today.

What is the name of your dish?

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Find a recipe that would be typical of pioneer days.

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Ancient Egypt 1

Write a micro-report about something uniquely Ancient Egyptian, e.g. the Pyramids, hieroglyphics or the Sphinx.

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I choose: ......................................................................................................................... Introduction: ................................................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................................

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Describe a short conversation between two archaeologists. Include their names, and the reason for the conversation, e.g. discovering a pyramid, mummies, etc.

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Japan 1

Write a micro-report about something uniquely Japanese. J

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Japan 2

Write a short description of a traditional Japanese home. Think about what it looks like, and how it is different to your home.

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Volcanoes 1

Write a micro-report about volcanoes. Introduction: ....................................................................................................................

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A metaphor is a comparison between two things without using the words ‘as’ or ‘like’. e.g. The lava was a river of heat. Remember to check your punctuation.

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Volcanoes 2

Write four journal/diary entries about a volcanic eruption you witness. Key Ideas:

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Try to think of adjectives that relate to the word “volcano”. As a challenge you might like to try the word “eruption”.

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Prehistoric Animals 1

Write an explanation on why you think dinosaurs became extinct. Include the following: The introduction: Body of essay:

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State your theory of what happened. Three paragraphs supporting your point of view and explaining why you think your theory is correct. Summarise the main points of your argument.

The conclusion:

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Remember, onomatopoeia is where the sound of the word reflects its meaning, e.g. thundering.

Do your first one here:

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Prehistoric Animals 2

Write five diary entries. You’ve travelled back in time to visit the prehistoric era. Complete your diary. Date each entry; What do you see, feel, smell? Expand your entries with descriptive adjectives.

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Flowers 1

Write a narrative about being a plant in a garden. Think about: setting: who, what, when, why? What happens? Why did it happen? What effects it will have on you and the garden?

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Flowers 2

Write a brief myth that explains how we got our flora. A myth is a story from long ago that explains how certain things happened. Often this was the result of an act by a supernatural being.

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Personification - describing non-human things in human terms. e.g. The flowers swayed like hula dancers.

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Ghosts 1

Write a narrative. You have just been to a haunted house. Write about your experience. Include: Who, when, where? What happens next? Climax of the story involves a complication. Conclusion/ solution.

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Ghosts 2

Write a procedure for capturing a ghost. Think about: Goal/aim Requirements Steps Conclusion -

what are you trying to achieve? equipment, tools. what is to be done first, second, etc? has the aim been achieved?

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Computers 1

Write the procedure for using a computer to word process and save a document. Begin with turning the computer on and end with printing the document. Consider where to save the document - hard drive or floppy drive.

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Computers 2

Write a newspaper report about the topic of computers gone mad.

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Think about: The date of the disaster. What has happened? Why it happened. What effects it will have on the world.

Provide a word for each letter in the word “computer”. Illustrate when finished.

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Machines 1

Write a micro-report about a specific piece of machinery. Machinery: ...............................................................................................................................

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Onomatopoeia - the sound of the word reflects its meaning, e.g. squeak.

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Write a recount about using a piece of machinery.

Use an introduction, list events in time order and write a concluding statement. Consider whether using the “machine” is better than an alternative; if so/not, why?

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Vehicles 1

Write an exposition on “People should not drive anymore”. Decide whether or not you agree with this statement and write a short essay explaining your decision. Include the following: Introduction state your point of view. Body of essay - three paragraphs supporting your point of view. Conclusion summarise the main points of your argument.

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Extra Design and illustrate a pamphlet to encourage safer driving. Consider reasons for accidents, e.g. speed, fatigue, etc. Page 32

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Write a micro-report on a form of transport. Transport form: .....................................................................................................................

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Write a rhyming poem about a vehicle. Consider: size, shape, colour and movement. Try using alliteration (each word starts with the same letter), e.g. Tough, trundling trucks toil tirelessly.

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Flight 1

Write a micro-report about a form of aircraft.

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Extra Design and illustrate a pamphlet that encourages tourists to use your flight company. Decide on destinations, costs and cheaper off-peak prices. Outline the best features of your flight service. Page 34

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A bird’s eye view. Everything looks much smaller from the air. Write a descriptive paragraph about what you would see from the air above your town or city.

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Space 1

Write a micro report on some aspect of space or space travel.

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Space 2

Write a letter to someone close to you to let them know you are going into space. Think about: When is it happening? How long will you be gone? Why do you want to go? What do you think will happen or you will see?

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Remember, a paragraph is made up of sentences related to one idea. Start the first paragraph here:

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Sport 1

Write a recount about an exciting game you have played. Think about: The introduction: The events in time order: The conclusion:

Who, where, when, what and why? What happened first, second, third? Summarise the main points.

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Create a new game. Game purpose: ..................................................................................................................

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Sea Life 1

Write an exposition on the following statement: “The ocean can easily cope with our pollution”. Decide if you agree with this statement and write a short essay explaining your decision. Include the following: An introduction state your point of view. The body of essay - three paragraphs supporting your point of view. The conclusion summarise the main points of your argument.

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Sea Life 2

Write a micro-report on a form of sea life. Topic: .....................................................................................................................................

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Consider feeling, touch and movement. Use adjectives to expand your description.

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The Spider 1

Write a micro-report on spiders. Classification: ........................................................................................................................

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The Spider 2

Describe a short conversation between two spiders. Think about: names and the reason for the conversation, (e.g. introducing each other, food, friends).

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Water 1

Write a micro-report on how we get our water.

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Write an exposition on the following statement: “We don’t need water to survive”.

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Fruit and Vegetables 1

Draw and label. Design, draw and label a worm farm.

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Fruit and Vegetables 2 Worms are great for the garden. What can you find out about WORMS?

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Surf ing 1

Write a newspaper report on the need and benefits of an artificial reef for surfing. Think about: The date of the article; Who is the source of information, e.g. mayor? Why is it beneficial or needed? What will be the result? What effects will it have on the surfing circuit?

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Write a poem about surfing; e.g. riding waves, waiting for the perfect wave. Think about the scenery and the sounds of surfing.

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Surf ing 2

Write a recount about the ultimate surfing experience. Think about ... The introduction: Who, where, when, what and why? The events in time order: What happened first, second, third? The conclusion: Summarise the main points of the argument.

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Your Choice 1 Pick your own topic.

Write a newspaper report about your topic. Think about: The topic; The date of the article; What has happened? Why has it happened? What effects will it have?

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Your Choice 2 Pick your own topic.

Write a micro-report about your topic.

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Your Choice 3 Pick your own topic.

Write an explanation or exposition about your topic. Remember, if you write an exposition you must have a Topic Statement to agree or disagree with. Remember to follow the steps to write correctly in these styles.

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