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Practise Non Fiction Writing: The Blue Whale (7-11 years)

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Non-fiction writing practice pack on the blue whale, cover with a photo of a penguin standing on sand
Cover of the whale writing pack
Non-fiction forms like newspaper reports and leaflets, and choosing a formal or informal style for the reader
Introduction to non-fiction writing and audience
Organize non-fiction model: labeled diagram of the northern bottlenose whale with Diet, Behavior and Facts sections
Model page showing how to use a labeled diagram
Northern bottlenose whale fact table to complete (species, size, food) and a size chart: adult 7–10m, infant 3–3.5m
Research table and size chart task
Task: list kinds of whales, starting with the blue and killer whale, then present facts on one with headings
Whale list and diagram planning task
Blank writing page that follows the whale research task, for students' own non-fiction writing
Writing page after the whale research task
Leaflet task: notes on the Northern Bottlenose Whale (where found, how it moves, what it eats) to write up
Final task: the whale information leaflet
Second blank writing page, for writing the Northern Bottlenose Whale leaflet in full sentences
Writing page for the leaflet task
Newspaper report guide 'A Whale of a Time': headline, strapline, the 5 Ws, eyewitness quotes and how to end it
Annotated newspaper report layout
Model newspaper report 'Whale Waits as It Gets Stranded on Beach' about a bottlenose whale in the River Thames
Sample newspaper report by Anya Smith
Attributes
Subject

ELA, Writing

Grades

Grade 3, 4, 5

File

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About This Product

Practise Non Fiction Writing: The Blue Whale

As an educator, you understand the vital role of non-fiction writing skills in students, especially those aged 7 to 11. "Practise Non Fiction Writing: The Blue Whale" serves as a methodical guide designed to enrich these capabilities, using the blue whale – one of Earth's titanic creatures – as an exhilarating teaching subject.

  • This comprehensive toolkit carefully walks children through modifying their writing styles in accordance with their audience and crafts either a formal or informal tone.
  • The focus is on how they can organize non-fiction efficiently and retrieve information effectively while exploring the fascinating universe of marine life.
  • This package also develops proficiency in structuring content under headings and subheadings - a crucial aspect in non-fiction writing. Its culmination lies in the final task: Creating an instructive leaflet on the Northern Bottlenose Whale.

Kids are trained throughout this process by learning how to craft engaging introductions, develop coherent paragraphs for various subjects matter and finally summarising information insightfully with thoughtful concluding remarks invigorating their critical thinking abilities at every step.

Advantages:
  • An intricate model based on magazine-style formats tailored specifically for diverse ability groups. It is suitable not just for whole-group discussions but also small group teaching sessions!
  • Made integral preparation for nurturing creative writers facing examination scenarios - making it a top pick amongst homeschooling communities!

Bonus Features:

    If you're dealing with tight schedules or reluctant budding writers? Hold your frets! We have integrated detailed guides assisting them from planning content structures like letters or narratives saving hours of planning time while delivering a user-friendly approach for executing complex activities such as diary/log entries reports persuasions etc. Not to forget, it also has exhaustive practice materials included on related grammar aspects and punctuation providing much-needed reinforcement!

In Conclusion:

Practise Non-Fiction Writing: The Blue Whale (7-11 Years) effectively bridges the void between theoretical knowledge and its practical application. A potent toolkit equipping students with not only facts about this wonderful species but also teaching them effective communication through written forms – doubling up the advantages for kids in grade 3, 4 and 5!

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