Term 2: Week 4 Year 6 Grid 1 Literacy The expectation is ...€¦ · Edgeworth Heights Public School Learning Grids Term 2 Week 4 18/5/2020-22/5/2020 . Term 2: Week 4 Year 6 Grid

Edgeworth Heights Public School Learning Grids Term 2 Week 4 18/5/2020-22/5/2020

Term 2: Week 4 Year 6 Grid 1 Literacy

The expectation is that you complete the entire grid. Work across the grid, completing activities in order from number 1 to 20.

This week in writing we will be learning to: * Plan, draft and compose a persuasive text.

This week in spelling we will be learning to: * Break our words into syllables. * Build on words using suffixes. * Use dictionary skills. * Use words correctly in context.

This week in reading we will be learning to: * Read a passage about persuasive and informative texts and answer the comprehension questions from the text.

This week in grammar and punctuation we will be learning to: * Identify language features of a persuasive text.

Activities Activities Activities 1. Use the stimulus provided

“Television is Better than Books” to complete a force field analysis (which is a for and against table outlining your arguments)

See Literacy Stimulus 1 Task 1 stencils included (3 stencils) For support Watch this video for a reminder about the purpose of persuasive writing https://www.youtube.com/embed/hD9arWXIddM Or Look at the Support material 1 “Persuasive Writing’

2.The attached list of 15 words (Literacy Worksheet 2) relate to your writing topic this week. Choose to work with either five, ten or fifteen words.

Read your words to an adult to make sure you are pronouncing them correctly. Create a set of playing cards by writing your words onto rectangular shaped pieces of paper. Ensure you write each word onto at least 2 cards. With another person play snap or memory with your cards. How to play memory: https://www.youtube.com/embed/oFfYmrGeTPs Note Use the same words for activities 6, 10,14 and 18.

3.Read the attached passage: ‘Contributions to the Nation’ Literacy Worksheet 3 and complete Literacy Worksheet 4.

4. Persuasive texts use emotive language (strong words) to appeal to people’s emotions. They include such language to persuade the reader to agree with the writer’s point of view. Read the poster of strong words (Literacy Worksheet 5) Use a dictionary (can be online) to find the meaning of any words you do not know. . Task 4 stencil included Underline 3 words from each list. Write sentences using each of these words. Your sentences must be about the writing topic in Activity 1: Television is better than Books. (If you write complex and interesting sentences you might be able to use them when you write your persuasive text.)

5. Look at your ‘For and Against ’table and select which side has the strongest arguments. This should decide your point of view. Plan your writing, using the planning sheet provided (Task 5 stencil included )You will need to select three of your arguments to include in your writing.

6. Break your spelling words into syllables and write how many syllables in the word next to it. e.g. holiday- hol / i / day (3)

7. Read Literacy Worksheet 7. It is a Year 2 piece of writing. Then think carefully before answering the attached questions (Task 7 stencils included). They are designed to highlight techniques that are effective tools in persuading audiences.

8. Persuasive sentence starters are used to immediately grab the reader’s attention and make them agree with the writer. Read the examples (Task 8 stencil included) then re-write 4 of your sentences from Activity 4 using persuasive sentence starters, as well as the strong words.

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9. From your planning in Activity 5, write your persuasive text. Include a title, an opening statement which highlights your point of view and three arguments which back your point of view. Expand each argument with examples and evidence. Your concluding statement should sum up your ideas and once again remind the reader that your point of view is right. Optional: Watch this video for some tips on writing. https://www.youtube.com/embed/TY5GLGeOFs8

10. Look up the definition (meaning) of each of your chosen spelling words. From Activity 2. You could use a dictionary or find the meaning online. Write both the word and its meaning neatly in your workbooks. Optional Online dictionary https://bit.ly/2LqHvmx

11. Make sure today is a day that you read for at least 25 minutes. Complete your Reading Gems booklet. Remember to post your Reading Gems sheet when it is full or bring it to school on the day your class is here, so we can get more Gems on our class poster.

12.: Persuasive texts use “Time Connectives” to link paragraphs. Examples of Time Connectives: firstly, then, secondly, next, before, meanwhile, during, finally, in conclusion. Complete Task 12 stencil included Include some of these words, when editing your persuasive text (Activity 13).

13. Edit and review your writing. Make sure you look at spelling, punctuation and the use of grammar. Ensure you have used emotive (strong) words which we covered in Activity 4. Include persuasive sentence starters which was covered in Activity 8 and ‘time connectives’ which we looked at in Activity 12. Literacy Task 13 stencil included shows you the criteria used to mark your writing.

14. Add suffixes to your chosen spelling words (from Activity 2) to build new words. A suffix is a letter, or group of letters, that is added to the end of a root (base) word. Common suffixes include s, ed, ing, ly, and tion. e.g. shop shopper shops shopped shopping etc

15. Read: Analyzing Persuasive Texts (Literacy Task 15 stencils included) and answer the 5 questions on the second stencil. This will provide more information on how persuasive texts are structured to assist you with your writing.

16.:Rhetorical questions are used to persuade an audience to think the same way we do. It is used for effect and it does not require an answer. e.g. Doesn't everyone know that we could concentrate better if we got more fresh air and exercise? Activity: Finish these three rhetorical questions. You may choose any topic to write about. 1. How much longer do …………………….. ? 2. Doesn't everyone know …………………? 3. Are we expected to……………………….. ? Optional Activity Complete this Kahoot on rhetorical questions https://bit.ly/35YttSr

17. Produce a final copy of your writing. Remember to include your opening paragraph, three paragraphs with each one stating an argument/opinion and the closing statement paragraph. Your final copy can be hand written or published on a computer.

18. Write interesting sentences using each of your chosen spelling words (activity 2) Underline list words. Check each sentence to ensure it makes sense and is punctuated correctly.

19. Read the clues to solve the ‘Natural Disasters’ crossword. Task 19 stencil included

20. Handwriting: Copy the passage about “Persuasive Texts” in your neatest Handwriting. Task 2 stencil included Read the Rubric before you start and complete it when you have finished your writing.

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Literacy Support Material 1: Activity 1


Literacy Stimulus 1: Activity 1


Literacy Worksheet 1: Activity 1


Literacy Worksheet 2: Activities: 2, 6, 10, 14, 18

Spelling Words: 1. book 6. atrocious 11. prejudice 2. television 7. captivate 12. illogical 3. programs 8. intrigue 13. fictitious 4. amusing 9. brilliant 14. myriad 5. entertain 10. absorbing 15. enthralling


Literacy Worksheet 3: Activity 3: Informative Comprehension


Literacy: Activity 3


Literacy Activity 4: Persuasive Writing Strong Words Poster


Literacy Activity 5


Literacy: Activity 7: Year 2 piece of writing for Year 6 to analyse


Literacy Activity 7: Year 6 questions analysing a Year 2 piece of persuasive writing








Literacy Activity 15: Analysing Persuasive Text


Literacy: Activity 15: Questions:


Literacy: Activity 19: Crossword on Disasters


Literacy Activity 20

Documents

Term 2: Week 4 Year 6 Grid 1 Literacy The expectation is ...€¦ · Edgeworth Heights Public School Learning Grids Term 2 Week 4 18/5/2020-22/5/2020 . Term 2: Week 4 Year 6 Grid