Literacy

This morning in our literacy session we focused on using 'rich language' such as adjectives (describing words), alliteration and similes.  I showed the class a photo of a dog running across the grass.  We discussed how we could write a sentence such as, "The dog was running on the grass." as a means of describing what was happening in the photo.  Then we discussed how we could make that sentence more exciting for the reader if we added in some adjectives.  We then brainstormed what words we could use to describe the photo and add more detail to our writing, and I wrote them on the board around the photo.

The class were then set the activity of writing a letter to a friend or family member which started, "Dear______, I went to the park and saw....."  Their task was to include as much rich language as they could to really add detail.  After 30 minutes of writing we got together in an 'authors circle' and those who wanted to got the chance to read their letter out to the class.  I was really impressed with all the writing.  We hope you enjoy listening to some of our hard work.

Cooper's Writing

Saria's Writing

Mackenzie South's Writing