Year 5/6 Bulletin
Information report - Renewable and Non-renewable energy sources
Writing Trait: Organisation
Purpose: To inform/report
Learning intention: To prepare a report about an energy source to be shared to the class.
Task 1: Choose 1 energy source from your list and using the template and research, write
the skeleton for your information report. (See template)
Examples of student work:
Task 2: After looking at the mentor text, using the information you have from the plan session, begin to write your information report, focusing on the organisation of your text.
Student work samples:
What you can do now (to continue the learning at home from this experience)
- Create a writing-friendly environment: Designate a comfortable and quiet space where your child can write without distractions. Make sure there are writing materials readily available, such as notebooks, pens and pencils.
- Be a writing role model: Demonstrate the importance of writing by engaging in writing activities yourself. Whether it's writing a grocery list, journaling, or writing emails, let your child see that writing is an essential part of everyday life.
- Read together: Reading and writing skills often go hand in hand. Read books, stories, and poems together, and discuss the language used by the author. Take Home Books and Library books come home weekly, this is a great opportunity for this.
- Keep a writing journal: Encourage your child to maintain a personal writing journal to document their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This can be a private space where they can freely express themselves.
- Use technology to enhance writing: Embrace technology by allowing your child to use word processing software, writing apps, or even starting a blog to share their writing with a broader audience.
- Connect writing to real-world purposes: Encourage your child to write letters to relatives, thank-you notes, or emails to friends. Show them that writing serves practical purposes and can connect them to others.
Remember that the goal is to make writing an enjoyable and rewarding experience for your child. By providing a supportive and nurturing environment, you can help cultivate their writing skills and foster a lifelong love of writing.
Jenny, Zaim and Jade
Year 5/6 Team
Jenny.Kourkouvelis@education.vic.gov.au