There are two aims to this exercise - to establish their prior knowledge and to reinforce principles of writing ie. The reasons for these texts to be used is for background information and searching for keywords. Sarah Scrap by Wendy Lewis. Brainstorm, then write individual simple reports based on the word bank being built up. Write simple dialogue for dramatisation.
Teacher models a letter prior to the student's writing.
Write one letter as a class. Spelling, proof reading, punctuation, getting a message across. Recycling centre Research where your nearest recycling centre is, either through their local council or under Recycling in the Yellow Pages. Write instructions for creating a recycling centre in your own classroom. Children to complete own individual instruction sheet.