Blogging homework due Friday, 7th July

Explanation Texts

This week we have been learning about explanation texts. Your homework this week is to write a 2-3 paragraph letter to your teacher explaining why you have NOT done your homework. 

Can you include some CAUSAL CONJUNCTIONS (because.....due to the fact that....owing to the fact that......since....as a result....so......subsequently.....consequently.....therefore.....this meant that.....this led to.....) to help to link your ideas.

I am looking forward to reading your excuses and explanations!

Blogging homework due Friday, 30th June

What can you find out about the Romans?

Next week, in Literacy and History, we will be learning about the Romans. Your homework this week is to research the Romans in order to answer the following questions:

1) What were Roman roads like? Why did they build them? Can you find any examples of Roman roads that still exist today?

2) How did the Romans stay healthy? What can you find out about Roman gymnasiums and baths? What is an aqueduct and how was it useful?

3) How did the Romans organise their army?

4) What were Roman forts used for? Can you find any examples of Roman forts that still exist today? What and where is Hadrian's Wall?

I hope you have fun finding out about the Romans!

Blogging homework due Friday, 23rd June

Discussion Texts

We have been learning all about discussion texts and balanced arguments. For your homework this week, I'd like you to write a discussion of the following question: Do dogs make better pets than cats?

Remember to:

-Write an introduction that explains what you are discussing.

-Write arguments FOR and AGAINST, backed up with good reasons.

-Include a conclusion that sums up and explains your decision.

-Include conjunctions to add information to your argument (Furthermore, In addition, Indeed, Moreover).

-Include conjunctions to introduce a different side of the argument (However, On the other hand, In contrast).

-Include generalisers (some people, many pet owners).

-Include interesting words to introduce opinions (think, claim, suggest, believe).

I'm looking forward to reading your discussions!