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Thursday, 24 June 2021

Coggle Brainstorm

Hello, for English everyone in my class has been making coggle brainstorms about 5 topics every week personally I chose if people under 16 should be able to drink energy drinks



Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Write that essay independent tasks #2

 Task 1: Use 'ing' verbs and use them in a sentence

Lurking from the ally, the monster creeped out.

signalling to the crew, they told them to stay on the runway.

observing the canyon, they were in awe.

Noticing that they were in danger, they panicked.


Task 2: select 4 'w' words and use them in sentences

While they were working, one wasn't.

when they got there, they realised that they got it wrong.

What he thought was right, wasn't as he expected.

Whilst she studied, the others were not.

Task 3: put the correct punctuation in these sentences

Emerging from the depth, the monster sought its new prey

When the baking was complete, the ovens were cleaned thoroughly

Committed to improving, their routine the dancers trained daily

Overpowered by the wave, the swimmers were swept off their feet

Analysing the situation, the commander decided the hill route was best

While we were watching, the experiment the paper ignited

Hoping to improve his score, matthew studied his times tables daily

With their friends and family, watching the students took to the stage

Undaunted by the work, the builders pushed on to repair the house


Write that essay #3

Write that essay #3


The Power Sentence

If you waffle a lot, try starting your sentence with a power statement of 12 words or less.

Example: 

Money is the root of all evil.

What is right isn't always popular.

Hard work leads to positive results.

Focus and it will be rewarding.

Everything has its own boundaries.

Follow the rules or you'll regret it.

Life won't go easy on you.

Just keep trying when you don't succeed.

How you make your choices will mean a lot in the future.

Be careful at how you act.


The 'red, white, and blue' sentence

Use this sentence style when you have several ideas to convey about a topic.

Examples:

Successful students are focused, hardworking and punctual.

The earth's key resources are clean freshwater, air, and natural environments.

Before you speak make sure it is necessary, kind, and true

To be successful you need to be smart, hardworking, and loyal

What makes good pets are healthy, adorable, and loyal pets.





Wednesday, 16 June 2021

Write that essay independent tasks

 Hello, for humanities we have three tasks to complete

Task 1: select 4 adverbs and use them in a sentence

Suddenly, I fell asleep quickly

Surprisingly, I came to school just on time

Quietly, I snuck to bed

Quickly, we ran to class


Task 2: select 4 prepositions and use them in a sentence

On the bridge, was where my friends waited

Among the crowd, I was lost

Behind the stage, they prepared

Near the classroom, they were playing


Task 3: place the commas in the correct place in these sentences

silently, the cat stalked its prey


in 1975, a high school was finally built in Hornby


amongst the papers, I found my homework


anxiously, I awaited my test results


fortunately the kai today, was something good


about twenty years ago, a law was passed that changed everything


often the things we say, and the things we mean are two different things


cautiously he knocked on the principals door, and await a reply






Write that essay sentences

The 'W' sentence - makes the sentence sound thoughtful and knowledgeable 

Remember the rule: not every 'w' word works as a sentence starter. remember to put the comma in when the parts affected by your 'w' word are finished.

Examples - who, while, whereas, when, where, what, whilst, and with.

Whilst the class was eating, I read my book.

Where you like chocolate, others prefer candy.

When it starts raining, you should go inside.

When you are bored, you should be helping others.

While you are playing sports, you should be concentrating.

While people are talking, you should be listening.

When you are in a test, you should be focusing.

With money, people buy valuables

When people are busy, you shouldn't be bothering them

When you are late, you should be hurrying up


The 'Ing' sentence

Use the -ing version of the verb e.g to run - running

Remember the rule - when you finish your - ing prase, place a comma then write the rest of the sentence

some - ing word - listening, watching, running, realizing, analyzing, emerging, grasping, speaking, signalling, exposing, gossiping, and acknowledging.

examples -  

Realizing he was late, he ran to school.

listening to his friends, he remembered something.

analyzing the board, he wrote it all down.

acknowledging the band, they cheered.

emerging from the cocoon, the butterfly came out.

watching the performance, they were in awe

watching TV, I fell asleep

realizing the danger, the people fled from the city

during the match, they were focusing

gasping for air, he reached out to the surface


The 'ed' sentence

Use the ed version of the verb e.g to jog - jogged. This makes for a punchy start to your sentences.

Remember the rule - when you finish your -ed phrase, place a comma, then write the rest of the sentence.

Some -ed words - frustrated, surprised, excited, committed, undaunted, determined, overpowered, concerned, cornered, delighted, and enthralled.

Examples - 

Frustrated by the noise, he went away.

Surprised by the performer, he applauded.

Excited for the party, they prepared quickly.

Committed to the game, they helped out.

Determined to find out, he carried onto it.

Overpowered by the advantages, they make use out of it.

Concerned by the question, he tried to correct himself.

Convinced by his friends, he went on.

Delighted by the food, he asked for more.

Cornered by the crowd, he looked for a quieter place.

Scared by the dogs, he ran far.






Thursday, 10 June 2021

Write that essay

 The Adverb Sentence:

Adverbs describe verbs. e.g Surprisingly, confusingly, firstly, remarkably, often

Adverb sentence starters add interest or intrigue to our work.

Remember the rule: when you start a sentence with an adverb, place a comma after the adverb then write the rest of the sentence

Examples: Accidentally, shockingly, concerningly, excitingly, significantly, similarly, and simply.

Other types of examples: Against, between, over, behind, within, under, below, at, for, throughout, near, about

A preposition gives location or movement

Remember the rule: when you start the sentence with a preposition, you need to put a comma when the movement or position ends.

Preposition sentence examples:

In the beginning, we talked alot.

throughout the lesson, I tried to not fall asleep.

near, the basketball court, is the rubbish bin.

Under, my bed, I found my clothes.

Over, the hill, she waited.

Up, on the bridge, we talked.

During, interval we played.

Inside, we worked independently.

Outside, we ran to class


Here is what an adverb sentence might look like:

Firstly, I woke up early today

Simply, this morning I put on my uniform

Remarkably, I came to school early

Luckily, my friends came just on time

Swiftly, we ran to our next class 

Quietly, we were given our sitting plan

Lastly, we went on writing this




Wednesday, 9 June 2021

Why I think cats make better pets than dogs

Hello, for humanities I came up with reasons why cats are better pets than dogs we had to make a diagram with Coggle, I listed 10 reasons why? because cats are independent animals and dogs are just dirty.