Literacy Homework - Description

It's (nearly...) Christmas!

Watch this video link.

It describes a journey in pictures.

 

The journey is long and hard, but it is important to the traveller.

I would like you to write a description of the journey.

Use your most carefully thought out sentences, with interesting, descriptive vocabulary.

 

Think it, say it, write it, check it !!!!
 

You can write your entry on the blog or on paper.

I look forward to seeing them by Wednesday 4th December.

Happy writing!

 

Miss Cleary

Literacy Homework - Write A Letter

THE WINDMILL FARMER

This short animation film is about a conscientious farmer who tends to his crop of windmills and watches them blossom through the seasons until sadly they are damaged by a fierce winter storm!

Ideas to Think About!

Can you plant a windmill and do they need watering? What is the creator trying to say?

At the beginning the farmer is optimistic and hopeful. Is this true throughout the film? Explain your answer.

Are windmills good for the environment? Explain.

Do windmills spoil the landscape and why?

Your Task

Option 1

Research wind turbines and write a letter of support to the farmer commenting on his beautiful 'crop' and his efforts to help the environment.

Option 2
Research wind turbines and write a letter of complaint to the farmer about how his wind farm is spoiling the countryside.

Things to Remember 

Take notes when researching or planning your letter - organisation is key!

Think it, say it, write it, check it !!!!

Click here to see how we structure a formal letter.

Due Date: Wednesday 27th November

You may write your letter on paper and bring it into school if you prefer :)

Literacy Homework - Making Electricity

During Science Week we explored electricity and found out how it is generated.

This is one of the websites we thought was very useful, have a look:

Electricity

YOUR TASK: Write a paragraph explaining how electricity is made, remember to use scientific vocabulary.

You could have a go at describing different methods if that's too easy!

How about hydro-electric power? Or nuclear energy?

Please have your blog entries written by Wednesday 19th November!