Dragons: Non-fiction Unit

Well done everyone for working so hard on the Dragon Unit. I really liked your descriptions of dragons. Our article for a science magazine is going well. Remember that you have to use some scientific words - look at our useful collection.
We looked at lots of different features in the 'Amazing Bats' article: alliteration, verbs, repetition, metaphor, rhetorical questions, facts, names of people, places and numbers, habitats and the name of their young.
As you are drafting your article make sure you use some of these features.
HMK: Complete the article on '' Sighting the Dragon' for a science magazine.


If you would like to read more articles about animals click here!

Welcome to your Year 7 English blog!

Welcome Year 7DI, parents and guardians,

This blog is a place where I can tell you what we have been doing in lessons, set homework and create links to extend your learning outside the classroom.

So far this term we have been doing the Inroductory Unit where we have looked at character descriptions and 'Killer Openings'. We have looked at the language choices a writer makes when constructing a character and have considered how different sentence lengths can be used for effect.

You have started as writers to make these choices yourselves and have made some excellent choices in terms of using a variety of sentences and carefully choosing the most appropriate language.

Your homework this week is to finish your 'Killer Opening' and hand it in on Tuesday 28th September. Remember to proof-read your work. Have you chosen really effective vocabulary and used a variety of sentences?

On a final note I would like to say how well you have adapted to being in Year 7 and how well you are working as a team.

WELL DONE!
Mrs McNamara