Developing general knowledge and providing ideas for writing through non-fiction video clips
Focus: using current events and themes to motivate students for writing
We found this video of the moon rising in Wellington on 'The Kid Should See This' website in 2015. Students could watch the clip of the moon rising in real time, then complete a Quick Write activity to practise writing a metaphor or simile, followed up by a poetry writing session. Refer to Chapter 5 of The Writing Book for more information about Quick Write activities.
We have included an example of a poem that a Year 8 student wrote after watching the video. Thanks to Kim Kelly from Kenakena School for sharing her student's work on our Facebook page.
Developing general knowledge and providing ideas for writing through non-fiction video clips
Focus: using current events and themes to motivate students for writing
Focus: introducing and establishing self-check and partner-check routines
Focus: End of year memories
Includes: That’s a wrap template
