Jackson

 

Jackson's page

We are studying narrative this term and as a starter we watched a video on Whitby Abbey. We then wrote this narrative in small groups, crafting short sentences to create tension and including inconsequential information to really set the scene. Jackson, Jet, Miguel and William's story is below, please click play on the first slide and the rest will automatically turn the pages, after 15 seconds.

Jackson has used some strong descriptive words and specific nouns to paint a picture in the mind of the reader.

Jackson has written a poem about a Great White. He has started his sentences using participles.

Jackson has written about a sunken tank wreck. By adding personification he has added personality and character to the sad looking tank.

Lots of good points made by Jackson here. New Zealanders really have achieved a lot.

For our 'Super U' unit in term two we learnt about the power of positive thinking and how a fixed mindset can hold us back from reaching our goals. The children wrote songs about how to be a hero and achieve, no matter what life throws at us ...