Key Competency
Making meaning from language, symbols and text.
Inquiry Taster
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Possible context for your writing might include:
- Creating a piece of explanation writing using road safety as your theme - Walking School Bus/Kea crossings/traffic plans)/skateboard safety/parent parking/pedestrian safety/bicycle safety/safety clothing/driveways.
- Comparing and contrast the similarities and the differences between explanation writing from newspapers and magazines etc.
- Selecting an appropriate topic and, using a story board, plan out a sequence for a piece of writing; model this to the class and display it.