Writing

CURRICULUM FOCUS

In Writing this week, we are learning to include dynamic dialogue within our information reports. 

VOCABULARY

Information Report: Is a non-fiction text type that informs and educates readers on a series of information/facts on any specific topic.

Dynamic Dialogue : In an Information Report, the real words from real people can be used to convey facts or information, these could be expert statements or where someone is speaking to the facts told. You will find direct quotes that provided the speakers point of view. 

This can be done in the following ways:

• Move the action along
  • Example: “and then the car just blew up!” an eyewitness said.
• Convey Information
  • “There are 26 bones in the human foot”, says Dr Jolene
• Provide different points of view
  • Example: “The Mayor’s new plan is a nightmare” said one local resident.
• Alter the voice, pace or tone
  • Example: “The auction received the highest prices for wool seen this year. “What a ripper!” one local farmer was heard to exclaim.

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

With your child, select a non-fiction text within the blue satchel and or select a newspaper article from https://www.kidsnews.com.au/ - 

Locate the dynamic dialogue that has been “quoted” using the quotation marks “”. 

Then with your child, come up with some dynamic dialogue for their topic and or for the following facts on Australia:

• Australian Rules Football, also known as "footy," is a popular sport in Australia. It is a unique game played with an oval-shaped ball and involves kicking and hand-passing the ball between players.
• Australia has a diverse multicultural society with people from many different countries and cultures.
• The Aboriginal people are the indigenous people of Australia, with a rich history and culture that dates back tens of thousands of years.
• Melbourne, the second-largest city in Australia, has been named the world's most liveable city multiple times.