We linked out Literacy with Social studies by writing poems for National Poetry day based upon our visit to the Scottish Parliament building.

We tries to use similes and alliterations in our poems to make them more effective.

 

Look. What can you see?

I see walls white as snow

With pools glistening with a glow.

I see glittering glass with sights that will last.

Before we got inside I took a breath and let out a blow.

 

I see shimmering, shining security with smiling guards.

We got out and let out a gasp.

I see kind people smiling at me

I hoped it would last.

 

I see shiny, smooth stone in the light.

It was such wonderful sight.

I see wondrous wood.

With glittering glass, it felt right.

 

The Scottish Parliament

Is where we went.

With sights so wonderful you will never imagine

That’s why we went.

 

By Erin P6b

Our local MP Kirsten Oswald, who represents East Renfrewshire Council, visited our class  on Wednesday the 23rd of September.

First we wrote a formal letter to  Mrs Oswald inviting her to visit the class. We used persuasive  and formal language  within our letters.

Next we created open ended questions to ask Mrs Oswald to  help us learn  more information about her role as an MP.

Mrs Oswald  informed us about the history of the Scottish Parliament and told us about the election process. We then asked Mrs Oswald  our questions  whilst we took notes.

Using our notes  and the key information we created a 3 paragraph personal profile.

We  will be able to apply these skills in our future working life.

Throughout the visit we ensured that we showed Mrs Oswald respect and  that we are responsible for our learning.

We were able to discuss our visit when we attended the Scottish Parliament Building on the 30th September.