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WRITING BOOKLET Grade 5 – Term 1

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TOPIC PAGE

OBJECTIVES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2

UNIT 1 – WHAT IS PARAGRAPH WRITING?…………………………………………………………………………….……….3-6

UNIT 2 – PEEL THAT PARAGRAPH………………………..…………………….…………………………………………...………7-8

UNIT 3 – HOW TO BE A PARAGRAPH SUPERHERO.……………………………………………………………..…..……9-10

UNIT 4 – GEAR UP WITH NOTE-TAKING……………………………………………………………………………………….11-12

UNIT 5 – GAIN POWER WITH POWER WRITING…………………………………………………………………….…….13-16

UNIT 6 – TEST RUN YOUR WRITING SUPERPOWERS………………………………………………………………….…17-18

UNIT 7 – SEND AN EPIC EMAIL…………………………………………………………………………………………………….19-20

EXTRA ACTIVITIES ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………21

EVALUATION AND REFERENCE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………22

TAKE SOME NOTES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..23-25

CONTENTS


OBJECTIVES

Hello! This term you will learn how to be a paragraph superhero like me, you will learn how to write a proper paragraph. You will do this by using different methods and techniques. Do not forget to

have fun!

We will learn the POWER writing process, which includes taking proper

notes and writing clear, structured paragraphs.

Manage the development of an idea throughout a piece of writing, e.g. link the end to the

beginning.

Use a range of devices to support cohesion within paragraphs / sentences.

Use paragraphs, sequencing and linking them appropriately to support overall

development of the text.

Prepare a plan using observation notes and new ideas to produce a related topic.


A. What do you know about paragraph writing? Make some notes on the mind-map below.

B. Watch the video and answer the questions below.

1. Which sentences must you have in your paragraph? Tick the correct boxes.

□ Topic sentence □ Simple sentence □ Supporting details

□ Concluding sentence □ Example sentence □ Short sentence

2. What does the main idea mean?

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3. What is a topic sentence? Why is it important?

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4. What is a supporting detail sentence?

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5. How many support details do you need in each paragraph?

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6. What is a concluding sentence? Why is it important?

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WHAT IS PARAGRAPH WRITING?

Paragraph Writing

Topic sentence


7. Can you think of example sentence starters for a concluding sentence, we have done

one for you.

C. Label the parts of a paragraph on the diagram

D. Topic sentence is the first sentence of the paragraph and tells us what the paragraph is

about, stating the main idea clearly.

1. Read the passages below and underline the topic sentence for each passage.

a) Joseph and Tom are good friends. They walk to school together every morning. After

school, the boys ride their bikes and play games together. Sometimes, Joseph and Tom

sleep at each other’s house.

b) My favourite holiday is Christmas. I like decorating my tree with lights. Santa Claus brings

us lovely presents. In the morning, we get to open our presents and play with our toys.

Then, our family eats a big dinner for Christmas. All in all, I love Christmas with my family.

2. Read the passages below and decide which sentence is the best topic sentence

for each passage. (one option is extra)

a) Cats are lazy animals.

b) Dessert is my favourite part of every meal.

c) A dinosaur lives under my bed.

_____ There are so many choices, like ice cream, cake, pies and cookies. I think brownies

are my favourite. I wish I could eat only desserts and never spinach!

_____ They like to lie around all day. They walk slowly, and sometimes they lick their paws

and fur. That is why some of them can be overweight.


To sum up,


3. Write a suitable topic sentence for the following passages.

a) _____________________________________________________________________

Firstly, teams from many different countries compete in the World Cup. Secondly, I love seeing

the fans from all the different countries. This gives it a very special atmosphere. To sum up, the

World Cup is a very special event for me.

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In Turkey, it is possible to ski in the winter and go to beautiful hot beaches in the summer. There

are historical towns and famous monuments. You can try many different types of delicious food.

Overall, Turkey has many options for an exciting and varied holiday.

E. Supporting details explain the idea in the topic sentence. We usually have at least two or

more supporting detail sentences. Supporting details should be about the topic and give

interesting, important details.

1. What should the supporting details be about?

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2. Read the topic sentence and write three supporting details.

I had a great time at my birthday party.

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3. Read the passages below and underline the supporting details that are not about

the topic sentence.

a) Books are a good way to learn new things about the world. You can read stories

which allow you to imagine different times and places. In addition, the facts in

books are often more correct than the information on the internet. Books are a

little heavy to carry around. Generally, I think you can learn a lot from reading

books.

b) Playing computer games is an unhealthy hobby. You have to sit inside all day

instead of going outside to do things that are more active and get some exercise.

Some people say that you can hurt your eyes if you play them for too long. In

addition, they are a lot more expensive than books. Many other hobbies are a lot

better for you than playing computer games.



F. Your paragraph must have a structure; you can do this by using a sequence of transition

words to help order your sentences in your paragraph. Watch the video and note down

as many transition words as you can.

G. Concluding sentence gives a summary of the main idea, it closes the paragraph.

1. What is the relationship between the topic sentence and the concluding sentence?

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2. Can you remember any examples of transition words and phrases used for the

concluding sentence?

3. Read the passages below and write a suitable concluding sentence.

My nephews Jason and Levi are the best thing in my life. We always have so much fun playing

games together. They come to visit me at my house at least once a month. We like to play football

or basketball and I normally let them win to make them happy.

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Having a computer in your bedroom can really help with your homework. First, it is possible to use it

whenever you want without other people from your family stopping you. In addition, you can

research everything you need to know. You could even use it to make all your work look good and

then you could e-mail it directly to your teacher.

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Don’t forget to use sentence starters like “all in all,”!


A. Watch the video and write the different elements of PEEL paragraph.

B. Hamburger vs PEEL paragraph. Complete the Venn diagram to show the similarities and

differences of PEEL and Hamburger paragraphs.

PEEL THAT PARAGRAPH

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C. Read the paragraph below and identify each PEEL part of the paragraph with different colors.

Underline the POINT sentence with blue;

EVIDENCE/EXAMPLE sentences with red;

EXPLANATION sentences with green;

and the LINK sentence with orange.

Remember: there may be more than one evidence/example/explanation sentence.

Zoos Should Close

I believe that zoos should close. It’s not fair to the animals, being locked up in cages all day so

people can stare at them. Dolphins swim hundreds of miles a day, and they live in aquariums the size

of our classroom. Dolphins are also very smart and love their mothers. In the wild, they live with their

mothers for many years, but in zoos, they are often not in the same aquarium. I read a book about

chimps, and one chimp who lived in a zoo went crazy, probably because his cage was too small. All he

did was chew on old cigarette butts. Another chimp named Mimi knows over 300 words in sign

language. She’s as smart as a 2-year-old. If chimps are in zoos, why aren’t toddlers?

D. Choose a topic from the box below, plan what you are going to write and then write a PEEL paragraph.

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Student checklist Teacher’s notes

__ I have written all elements of a PEEL paragraph.

(Point, Evidence, Explanation and Link)

__I have used conjunctions, transition words and phrases.

__I have checked my grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Point Evidence Explanation Link

PEEL THAT PARAGRAPH

Best Friend - Pets - Hobbies


A. Make a checklist for a good paragraph.

DO’s DON’TS

B. Complete the table below to group sentences starters like transition words, phrases and

sequence words for parts of the PEEL paragraph. The first one is done for you.

Evidence Explanation Link

For instance,

This means that… In conclusion,

HOW TO BE A PARAGRAPH SUPERHERO


C. Find the mistakes and the missing elements. Edit and label the paragraph below. (Look

for and find the PEEL elements in the paragraph below)

The way a frog starts life is strnge. The frog’s eggs hatch into little tadpole that can swim.

And the tadpoles then grow other body perts like legs or a tail. The tail then disappears

also the tadpole begins to look like a frog. Overall, I think that this change is a re-ally

unusual thing about frogs.

Editing notes:

D. Choose one of the following topics below, plan and write your own super paragraph!

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Student checklist Teacher’s notes

__ I have written all elements of a PEEL paragraph.

(Point, Evidence, Explanation and Link)

__I have used conjunctions, transition words and phrases.

__I have checked my grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Point Evidence Explanation Link

HOW TO BE A PARAGRAPH SUPERHERO

Importance of team sports - A great place to go - How to stop hiccups


A. Watch the video and make notes of things you think are important.

B. What are the three methods of note taking?

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C. Write down general tips for note-taking. The first one is done for you.

D. Complete the Venn diagram below to compare the two methods of note-taking.

GEAR UP WITH NOTE-TAKING

1. Write down the main idea


E. Use the QR code to watch the video and make notes about the video using the Cornell

method.

F. Read the following passage and make notes using the mind-map method.

Somebody get Batman—bats are in trouble! All over North America, the flying mammals are under attack

from a deadly disease. In addition, bad news for these creatures means trouble for people too. Bats are

very helpful to humans. Some species eat up annoying insects such as mosquitoes. Other species help

plants spread their seed, helping forests that have been cleared or damaged to regrow. Unfortunately, the

bats of North America are in danger. A deadly disease called white-nose disease has killed some seven

million of them since 2006, and it continues to spread today. (National Geographic Kids – see references)

G. Which method do you think is best? What makes you think this way?

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GEAR UP WITH NOTE-TAKING


A. Watch the video and complete the diagram below to show the writing process of power.

B. Read the following statements and put them in order according to the writing process.

____ Read what you have written to check for spelling, grammar and organisation.

____ Write a paragraph about your chosen topic.

____ Mind-map ideas about your chosen topic.

____ Organise your ideas into a sequence that makes sense.

____ Rewrite your paragraph, making all necessary changes.

____ Edit your text, making notes or comments for the writer to revise their work.

____ If needed, research about your chosen topic.

C. What should I think about in the planning process?

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D. How should you organise your planning notes in your paragraph?

GAIN POWER WITH POWER WRITING

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E. What special words must I include in my paragraph and where?

Transition words Sentence starters

F. Choose a topic below and make notes about everything you would like to include in your

paragraph. Use either the Cornell or the mind-map method to plan your paragraph.

1. The importance of recycling and why?

2. The best place to visit in Turkey

3. What do you think about bullying and why?

G. Organise your planning notes below.

Point: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Evidence 1: _______________________________________________________________________________

Evidence 2:_______________________________________________________________________________

Explanation: ______________________________________________________________________________

Link: ____________________________________________________________________________________



H. Now, that you have planned and organised your notes, write a PEEL paragraph about

your chosen topic.

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Paragraph superhero checklist:

I stated my point clearly indicating the topic.

I have at least two sentences providing evidence or

examples supporting my point.

I have explained how my evidence/examples support my

point.

I have a link sentence that summarises my point.

I have used transition words and sentence starters.

Editing notes and comments from your teacher:



I. Rewrite your paragraph; do not forget to pay close attention to the editing notes.

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Comments from your teacher:


Well done! You are ready to be

a paragraph superhero!

Woohoo!


A. Time to test run your paragraph writing superpowers! Choose a topic below to write a

PEEL paragraph about, make sure you chose something that interests you.

__ An amazing animal – choose an animal to write about

__ An awesome invention – write about a discovery or creation like iPhones or chocolate

__ Your hero – write about a person that you look up to

__ A trip to a museum – write about a museum people should visit

__ A cool hobby – write about your hobby and why people should try it

B. Plan your paragraph – make notes using the mind-map or Cornell method to put

together what you know and what you find out from your research.

C. Organise your planning notes into a clear PEEL structure below.

Point: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Evidence 1: _______________________________________________________________________________

Evidence 2:_______________________________________________________________________________

Explanation: ______________________________________________________________________________

Link: ____________________________________________________________________________________

TEST RUN YOUR WRITING SUPERPOWERS


D. Write your first draft of your paragraph. Do not forget the next stage is editing, so do not

worry about making mistakes.

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E. Read the editing notes and make sure you make all the changes needed as your rewrite

your final draft.

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Paragraph superhero checklist:

I stated my point clearly indicating the topic.

I have at least two sentences providing evidence or examples supporting my point.

I have explained how my evidence/examples support my point.

I have a link sentence that summarises my point.

I have used transition words and sentence starters.

Editing notes and comments:

TEST RUN YOUR WRITING SUPERPOWERS


A. Look at the example email below and label the different elements of an email.

B. Complete the chart to show the Do’s and Don’ts of email writing. The first one is done for you.

DO’S DON’TS

Use an informative subject line, which says

what the email is about.

C. Read the following email, find the mistakes, and then label the email with editing notes.

SEND AN EPIC EMAIL

Editing notes and comments:


D. Rewrite the email properly using your editing notes.

E. Write an email to your teacher. You may choose to write it in the template below or use

your iPad to send a real email to your teacher. Here is your task:

Using the writing tips you have learnt, write an email to your teacher apologising for not

being able to attend class because you were at the tournament. Remember to ask for

last week’s weekend homework and this week’s classwork. Then ask for office hours.

SEND AN EPIC EMAIL


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A. Choose any of the following activities and complete them in the notes section:

1. Send an email to your teacher.

2. Make a mind-map about POWER writing.

3. Read the article (see the QR code) and make notes using the mind-map method.

4. Write five questions you should ask yourself in the planning stage of POWER

writing.

5. Write a PEEL paragraph about any topic of your choice.

6. What are the three methods of note-taking? Which one do you prefer and why?

7. Watch the video (see the QR code) and make notes using the Cornell method.

EXTRA ACTIVITIES


I liked this booklet… I did not enjoy it because…

1. https://www.mycutegraphics.com/graphics/graphics.html 2. https://gallery.yopriceville.com/Free-Clipart-Pictures/Fast-Food-PNG-

Clipart/Hamburger_PNG_Vector_Clipart#.W2gkISgzaMo 3. https://openclipart.org/ 4. https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/writing-samples-fourth-grade-non-fiction/ 5. https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/nature/scientist-superheroes-fight-

killer-fungus/#WNSbat4.jpg 6. https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/videos/ - Destination World: Australia – Ep.3 7. https://tr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dosya:Flag-map_of_Turkey.svg 8. https://clipartxtras.com/download/14fa8b65ac259cfe3682880b0cdcfe94a24712b7.

html 9. https://www.flocabulary.com/subjects/language-arts/ 10. https://rpelm.com/explore/bats-clipart-cute/

I know so much more about

paragraph writing like:

I think I learned… Some parts where challenging

for me! I should work on:

EVALUATION AND REFERENCES

https://www.mycutegraphics.com/graphics/graphics.html

https://gallery.yopriceville.com/Free-Clipart-Pictures/Fast-Food-PNG-Clipart/Hamburger_PNG_Vector_Clipart#.W2gkISgzaMo

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https://openclipart.org/

https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/writing-samples-fourth-grade-non-fiction/

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https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/nature/scientist-superheroes-fight-killer-fungus/#WNSbat4.jpg

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/videos/

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https://clipartxtras.com/download/14fa8b65ac259cfe3682880b0cdcfe94a24712b7.html

https://clipartxtras.com/download/14fa8b65ac259cfe3682880b0cdcfe94a24712b7.html

https://www.flocabulary.com/subjects/language-arts/

https://rpelm.com/explore/bats-clipart-cute/


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