Words
Raise your hand if you know the difference between a vowel and a consonant
The vowels are: a e i o u, and y
Raise your hand if you agree that a simple sentence is allowed two ideas only.
False, a simple sentence is allowed one idea only.
Raise your hand if you know the purpose of a paragraph.
To explain a point, with supporting evidence.
Raise your hand if you know what P.I.E stands for, regarding the purpose of a text.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Raise your hand if you feel you need to be better at spelling.
Yes? - We'll focus more on vowels, consonants, syllables and rules.
No? - Well, good for you!
Raise your hand if you think a noun is an action word
A noun is the name of a person, place, thing or concept.
Raise your hand if you agree that you need a comma to add extra detail to a simple sentence.
True
Show with your fingers, the minimum number of sentences a paragraph should have.
Four
Raise your hand if you agree that non-fiction means a made up story
False, non-fiction means true.
Raise your hand if you feel you need to write more effective sentences.
Yes? - We'll practice.
No? - Well, good for you!
Raise your hand if you know what every syllable has in it.
A syllable is a chunk of sound that contains a vowel.
Raise your hand if you agree that an active sentence starts with the verb before the noun.
False - the noun (person/place/thing/concept) is the main subject.
Raise your hand if you agree that a topic sentence should make a clear point.
P = Point, the topic sentence
Raise your hand if you know the three things an argumentative text must do.
A text in which the writer takes a stance on an issue, provides evidence, and addresses counter arguments.
Raise your hand if you feel confident crafting a great P.E.E.L paragraph.
No? - We'll do some activities around paragraphs.
Yes? - Well, good for you!
Raise your hand if you know what a prefix is.
A word part that adds to the start of a word e.g dis-
Raise your hand if you know what a complex sentence is.
A simple sentence, followed by a comma, then a related detail e.g Tom ate his chips, dipping them in sauce.
Raise your hand if you know what the E's in P.E.E.L stand for.
Explain and give evidence.
Raise your hand if you know the difference between a written, oral, and visual text.
Written = recorded in writing
Oral = spoken, verbal
Visual = static or moving images
Show thumbs up, sideways, or down to indicate how confident you are with identifying the purposes of different texts.
Not confident? - We'll practice with some short 'Do Now' tasks.
Confident? - Well, good for you!
Raise your hand if you think this rule is true - a short vowel sound should be followed by doubled consonants
True
Raise your hand if you know what joins parts of sentences.
Conjunctions
For
And
Nor
But/Because
Or
Yet
So
Raise your hand if you agree that the 'L' in P.E.E.L stands for 'lastly'.
False. L = Link - connect back to the main topic.
Raise your hand if you know more than two ways to authenticate a text.
The writer is identifiable, with profile information, or relevant qualifications.
The factual content has identifiable sources, with accompanying references.
The source (publisher/website) is identifiable.
Show on your fingers how many sentences you can produce in ten minutes of solid writing.
Less than 5? - We'll build our writing stamina.
More than 5? - More! More! More!