Teaching, Learning and Book Club

Persuasive Essay Writing

Hello families,

As we head toward the conclusion of the school year, it is so exciting to visit classrooms and see the ‘excellence’ in our students' effort and work. Last week in the Senior School, teams of students worked collaboratively to plan, compose, edit and publish paragraphs that would contribute to a class persuasive essay, The Industrial Revolution was detrimental to mankind.

In the given work samples, you will notice well organised paragraphs with clear topic sentences and supporting details. You will note the use of appositives, a range of sentence types and vivid vocabulary, as well as conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions and transition words to tie the piece together cohesively. 

We celebrate that all of our students have contributed to these shared writings, not only demonstrating ideas and skills for writing, but the ability to work with others. 

Open the attachments below to view students' work.

Enjoy!

Ms Barnett

Book Club

Scholastic Book Club is a service offered to students, parents and teachers. Brochures advertising a variety of books and computer software are sent home with each student, approximately twice a term.  

Book Club has closed for 2024. We are waiting on our final deliveries. Next issue will be in term 1, 2025. Thank you everyone who has supported Book Club throughout the year. The rewards earned by the school have bolstered classroom libraries and curriculum resources. 

Purchase of the books is not compulsory and there is no obligation. If you do wish to purchase any goods simply log into the Book Club site www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP and follow the prompts. All Book Club orders must be ordered and paid for via LOOP. Do not send order forms and cash to school. When the order arrives at school, books are sent home with students.

The School earns “Bonus Points” for each order which can be used to purchase new resources for the Library.

Click here for the Scholastic Book Club Parent Log in page or to register for new users.

How to order 

Click on ORDER in the top menu or REGISTER first to save your details for the first time.  Select Teesdale PS and your child’s class.  Add your child’s name and last initial. Enter the item number from the brochure. 

You can order for multiple children at once. All orders are linked directly to the school.  

Our school receives bonus points, which are redeemed for a variety of books for the children therefore we thank you for your continued support.

If parents wish to collect orders personally from the office, please let the school know.

Please go to www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP and find Teesdale Primary School to order or alternatively you can download the LOOP app via the App Store or Google Play.