Paragraphs
What is the word to remember how to write good paragraphs?
PEEL
What is a clerk?
Office worker who keeps records and accounts
Where is the Coromandel Coast?
India
What should you do for the “example” part of a paragraph?
Give evidence, facts or examples to support your point / main idea.
Why did one coat sleeve of the stranger hang limply by his side?
He said he was an “infantry man,” so he might have injured or lost his arm in a war.
At what time of the day do the fishermen go out to the sea?
Dawn / early morning
What part of a paragraph is this?
"It is a beautiful country. Australia is famous for its amazing beaches, scenic bushland and warm climate. There are so many unique animals like koalas, kangaroos, platypus and echidnas. The people are very kind and funny, and it is a multicultural country. Over 25% of the people are from other countries."
Examples
Did Mr Junes love the countryside? Give an example in support of your answer.
Yes, Mr Junes loves the country side. “When he was sixty-five, he retired and set about realizing his dream. He moved from the city and bought a farm…”
Do the fishermen of Coromandel love the sea? Pick out a few lines in support of your answer.
Yes, the fisherman love the sea. Some lines include: “For we are the sons of the sea” and “The waves are our comrades all.”
What paragraph topics have we written about in class? Name them all.
My Country, Importance of Education, Importance of Forests, My Last Vacation
Who sent the telegram?
The tall man (the stranger)
What is "the leaping wealth of the tide"?
Fish
You have 2 minutes to come up to the whiteboard and write a point and example about the importance of education.
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If the dog's name was 'Happy', why did the tall man call him 'Chief'?
The tall man realised his dog, Happy, loved Mr Junes. He pretended to call him by the wrong name, ‘Chief,’ so Mr Junes would not realise he is the real owner. The tall man wanted Mr Junes to be happy.
Who do you think the speaker is? Who is he addressing?
The speaker is one of the fisherman. He is speaking to the other fisherman.