In class this term we have been doing a lot of work with Persuasive Writing. For the holidays, if you want, I have a wonderful task for you to try that will help show your persuasive skills. Create a 30 second advertisement for a known product. Make sure you think about the persuasive techniques you can use [...]
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Tongue Twisters – Alliteration
Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound in the beginning of multiple words in a sentence. In Latin, alliteration means “putting words together”. Several rules must apply before a phrase is considered to contain alliteration. In each word, the first sound or the first stressed syllable must be identical. The letters used in [...]
category: Language
Radio play: The Three Sillies
We received our new Orbit books today and after just the first read of ‘The Three Sillies’ we were ready to record. This has to be the quickest and best radio play so far, with everyone trying their best to perform their part. The Three Sillies is a play by Sue Murray, and is an [...]
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax: I won’t let you down – Whaaa!! (persuasive taglines)
Taglines (often called slogans) are catchy short phrases used by marketers and film studios to advertise and sell a movie, and to sum up the plot, tone or themes of a film. Many films have multiple taglines. Composing for posters and trailers is generally the first step in marketing a film and setting a strategic [...]
category: Language
I want to re-design my room: If you can convince your parents, you can convince anyone!! (Persuasive writing)
When writing a persuasive text it can be difficult to work out the arguments of the “other side” and responding to those arguments within your arguments. The following class task will help you see the need to work out the other point of view before writing any persuasive text. You are older now and your room is [...]
category: Class Work
tags: Language, persuasive texts
Voice Inflection: I didn’t say George stole my red pen
Have you ever said something to someone and they misunderstood the meaning of what you said? When you think back over what you said, you wonder how they managed to misunderstand you. Many times, it is not what was said, but how it was said that causes these reactions. Voice inflection can mean so much more than [...]
category: Class Work
Red Dog
Re-read the first chapter of ‘Red Dog’ by Louis de Bernières and then answer the questions below. Questions for Chapter One: What talent did Tally have that could earn the family millions, if he was paid for it? Why did Maureen say ‘Don’t light any more matches, he’s done it again.’? What food did Tally eat? [...]
category: Language
Recount: The Great Aussie Bush Camp
Congratulations to everyone on your fantastic efforts at last week’s excursion at the Great Aussie Bush Camp. If you took a camera, it would be great to bring the photos in to class so that we can share them with everyone. This week in class we will be writing a recount about the camp. To [...]
category: Excursions, Language
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