The class were now ready to start the next step in creating their novels. The class followed a series of instructions to fold a piece of A3 paper in a way that replicates a book.
Once the books were made, the design process could begin. The front cover, blurb and illustrations were created using inspiration from their stories. Once the illustrations and borders had been completed the final draft of their short stories were written into their novels.
Peer assessment and proof reading is an integral part of the writing process. In the first instance, proof reading was encouraged after every chapter was written to ensure that the writing was evaluated at natural breaks.
Once the shorts stories were finished the class participated in a detailed peer assessment process that focused on evaluating the if the ideas flowed, if the story made sense and correct punctuation.
To get further opinions of their short stories P6.22 were recruited as editors to get further pointers on the next steps for the stories.
In order to kick start the writing process P6.21 took part in a walk and write about that asked them to evaluate and provide their opinion on what they saw and felt about an image given to them. This image turned into the starting point for their future short stories.
P6.21 have been enjoying creating den-like structures using natural materials found in the woodland area of the school. The class relied on their knowledge of 3D shapes to help construct their structures and were able to evaulate the meta-skills that they were focusing on. The three main meta-skills that were identified by the class were focusing, communication and critical thinking.
P6.21 rounded off their Gastronomers pathway by hosting a Mexican Fiesta! The class worked in groups to research a Mexican state, create decorations and prepare some Mexican cuisine. On menu at the Mexican Fiesta you would have found Fajitas, Tacos, Quesadillas and a tomato and avocado salsa.
The class also requested that their Mexican fiesta involved live music. Well done to Lewis, Ruby and Catherine for performing live on the day!
Over the course of the week Primary 6 have been learning BSL and have been working on developing their confidence while using the BSL alphabet, simple greetings and songs.
Primary 6.21 have been developing their understanding of poetry by sharing their understanding of the features of different types of poetry. They focused on developing their ability to collaborate with others to gain a deeper understanding of a particular type of poetry.
They then worked in pairs or small groups to create their own pieces of poetry using the outdoors as their inspiration, along with applying their senses to add detail to develop their ideas and vocabulary.
P6.21 have been getting into the festive spirit and enjoyed creating imaginative pieces of writing titled ‘The snowman’s smile’. The class focused on including descriptive vocabulary and interesting sentence openers. As part of the assessment process each of the pupils read their stories to a partner and peer assessed their writing.
P6.21 also enjoyed wearing their Christmas jumpers and festive headwear as part of Christmas jumper day.
P6.21 have been working on using contextual clues to help develop their understanding of new words and phrases within a text. Our new class novel The Great Elephant Escape has some fantastic vocabulary that will allow the class to apply the strategies they have been developing.
P6.21 enjoyed reading the Ice Monster by David Walliams. The novel developed characters and setting using a variety of descriptive language and techniques.
The class created interactive book reviews to share their thoughts on the novel.
