Writing

Adjectives

Videos


Common Adjectives

Adjectives to describe people

Adjectives to describe feelings and emotions

Task 1: Watch the previous videos on Youtube and write 3 examples using common adjectives, 3 examples of adjectives to describe people, and 3 adjectives to describe feelings and emotions. Do not forget to write this in your Writing notebook!



Games:
Choose the correct Adjective in each sentence
Fill in the blanks with Adjectives






How to write a report?

First of all, what is a report? A report is a formal text that provides you information about something in specific.

These are the steps to write a fantastic report!

1) Look for information.

2) Brainstorming and outline.

3) Write your report: Title, Introduction, Body and Conclusion.

4) Review your report before submitting it.

1) Look for information:

Do some research in the library, on internet, and even at home! Take notes about what you have found and gather all information related to your topic.

2) Brainstorming and outline:

After you have gathered all the information you found, you have to ask yourself “what is the main idea of my report?” Write down your ideas in your notebook, as well as how you are going to organize your report.

This sandwich organizer may also help you to outline your report!

3) Write your report: Title, Introduction, Body and Conclusion:

Title:

Use a simple title that clearly tells the reader what your report is about.

Introduction:

The first sentence after the title will introduce the topic with a fact. This is usually a summary of what the report will be about.

Body:

The body of a report is made out of paragraphs. Paragraphs help to organise your writing into key points. The first sentence will usually be a summary of the paragraph. The rest of the paragraph will then go on to give you facts and information about the subject.

Conclusion:
This last paragraph summarizes your report. Do not include any new information here!

You can watch a video about Paragraph structure HERE

4) Review your report before submitting it:

The final step is to edit and revise.  Check for spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.  You may point out awkward sentences or suggest ways that they could be clearer or add details.

Tips for your report

• Save your document often! Frequent file saving could save you a lot of trouble.
• Make sure that your facts are relevant and useful.
• Make sure that your writing is clear and doesn't confuse the reader with unnecessary information or opinions.
• Re-read your report once you have finished to be sure everything is in order.

Do you want to know more tips? Please watch THIS VIDEO!

Genres

When you go to the Junior Library, you will see that there are many different types of books. First of all, you can differentiate between fictional and non-fictional books (also called fiction and non-fiction).

Fiction includes every type of story that is not true and made-up (= invented). It was created by the author to entertain the reader. An example would be the Harry Potter books.




Non-fiction includes the books or texts that only give us facts and real information. It wants to inform the reader and is a good source if you want to investigate about a certain topic. In the library you can usually find all the non-fictional books under the specific topic they are about. An example of a non-fictional book would be a book about tornadoes.

However, not every fictional book has got the same characteristics or style. We can also distinguish between different genres. In this Unit we will learn more about the differences between Science Fiction, Mystery and Fantasy. 

Science Fiction: Science Fictions stories are often set in the future and deal with science and technology. It is not totally unbelievable, because Science Fiction often includes principles of Science, for example, forces like gravity. Science Fiction stories can also be set in space or on a different world. 

Mystery: A Mystery is a type of story that includes a problem or puzzle. For example, something can be missing or there is a secret or even a crime - whatever it is, the characters in the book have to solve it! Most of the time the reader doesn't know the answer to the problem either. This means, that there is a lot of suspense in a Mystery story. One of the most famous Mystery stories are the "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes".

Fantasy: Fantasy stories contain elements that are not realistic. For example, they can involve magic, supernatural events or mythical beings like dragons, werewolves or unicorns. Often the story deals with the battle between good and evil. Two of the most famous Fantasy stories are Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings.

How we can write stories


Dear students, we suggest you checking the following weblinks where you will find strategies about how to write stories.

Writing
Story writing tips

Visual texts

Visual texts are often presented as a mixture between words and images and can include anything from diagrams to maps to posters. Other examples are: Movies, computer games, drawings, book covers and comics.

In a visual text we can identify different parts:

·       Logos: a type of symbol, for example of a company.

·       Font: The specific style and size of the letters.

·       Background: The elements that are in the back.

·       Foreground: The elements that are in the front and center.

·       Layout: The elements and structure of the visual text, that means, what parts you can find and how they are arranged.

·       Border: The outer edge of something.

·       Frame: Also the edge of something, but in a rectangle form surrounding something.

·       Features: The word “feature” is used to describe all the elements you can see: The color, font, layout, symbols and concepts – everything that is used in the visual text.

Activity:

1.  What elements can you identify?

2.  What can you see in the background and what can you see in the foreground?

3.  What does the font look like?

4.  What colors are used? What do you think about the colors?

Book Week (20/04 - 22/04)

This year's book week is about William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes.

Miguel de Cervantes

Biography: Miguel de Cervantes

Video: Don Quijote
Quotes by Cervantes

William Shakespeare

Biography: William Shakespeare
Video

Quotes by Shakespeare

Punctuation

End Marks:

1. Statements

A statement is a sentence that tells something. It is the most common type of sentence. End a statement with a period (= the dot at the end of the sentence).

Example: Lucy ate lunch.

2. Questions

A question is a sentence that asks something. End a question with a question mark.

Example: Did Lucy eat lunch?

3. Exclamations

An exclamation is a sentence that shows strong feeling. End an exclamation with an exclamation point.

Example: I can’t wait for my birthday!

4. Commands

A command is a sentence that tells someone to do something. End a command with a period or exclamation point.

Example: Clean your room. Hurry up!

Practice End Marks here! 

Commas:

1. Words in a List

Use commas to separate three or more words in a list.

Example: Andrew's favorite sports are basketball, baseball, and soccer. 

2. Introductory Words

Place a comma after introductory words, such as yes and well.

Example: Yes, I would like some more sauce on my pasta. 

3. Dates

Place a comma between the day and the year in a date.

Example: Jenna was born on May 24, 2002.

4. Similar to a comma, there is also the apostrophe.  
Use the apostrophe to show possession.
Examples: a woman's hat
the boss's wife
Mrs. Chang's house

5. Use an apostrophe when a letter has been removed.

Examples:

It's (It is)

I'm (I am) 

They're (They are) 

Practice Commas here and Apostrophes here!

Capital Letters:

1. Sentences

The first word of every sentence begins with a capital letter.

Example: The dog ran around the block.

2. Names of People

The names of people (and pets) begin with a capital letter.

Example: The kids asked Jaden to sit with them at lunch.

3. The Word I

Always make the word I a capital letter.

Example: Alison and I walked to school together.

4. Place Names

Place names begin with a capital letter, for example cities, states, countries, planets, streets and buildings.

Example: We visited the Empire State Building in New York City.

5. Days, Months and Holidays

Days of the week, months of the year and holidays begin with a capital letter.

Example: This year, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 24.

Practice Capital Letters here!

Punctuation Game