Unit 8
Word work: sequencing words 1 Read the notes Akim made about going shopping with his mother.
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Write about Akim’s shopping trip. Use the words first , next , then , after that . Begin: On Saturday, Akim went shopping with his mother. First …
Writing: story Write a letter to a friend or family member about a visit you made to a place of interest.
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Ask each other questions to get ideas for your letter. • Where did you go? When? • Who did you go with? • What did you see and do there? • Did you enjoy the visit? Why?
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Write the first draft of your letter. Remember to set your letter out like the letter on pages 54–55.
3 Revise your letter. Change it to make it better.
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Type your letter. Revise and save it.
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Proofread your letter. Use this checklist.
Checklist for proofreading Have I: used correct punctuation?
started each sentence with a capital letter? written in full sentences? spelt tricky words correctly?
• Writing: Proofreading is the final stage in the writing process. Explain to students that when they proofread, they check their work for spelling, punctuation and grammar. • Portfolios: Samples of completed work can be kept in individual student portfolios. • A sample letter can be found on page 140.
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