Suitable for Year 6 children
ENGLISH
Essay writing skills are extremely important in a student’s transition from Primary school into High school.
From Year 7, students will be exposed to a vast range of terminology as they are encouraged to analyse texts and use the language of texts such as: ‘composer’, ‘audience’, ‘language techniques’ and ‘creating meaning’. Understanding and implementation of newly introduced NESA discursive writing. Students will also be given essay questions to interpret and be expected to write both short answers and long detailed essays.
This 3 half day workshop will focus on the TEEL method of writing essays.
Full direction and practise essays will be taught using explanations and scaffolds, to ensure that each student understands and can utilise the framework for each type of question.
These will range from:
- Review
- Analyse
- Create
- Discuss
The distinction between Primary school writing and High school writing will be made and students will be able to enter high school confident in their writing abilities for their early years of High School.
Held
The following dates have been nominated for the upcoming holidays;
– Monday 10 January, Tuesday 11 January and Wednesday 12 January from 9am – 12pm.
Simply express your interest by emailing office@arrendell.com.au
Workshops are usually held as 3 x half day (3 hour) workshops and includes food; lunch and snacks and all resources needed.
The workshop will be confirmed the week prior to the workshop date (dependent on number of attending children).