Writing

CURRICULUM FOCUS

In Writing this week we are learning about the features of a post card and how to write one. We will be looking at the features of a post card including the greeting, message and sign off. 

VOCABULARY

Post card: a piece of writing that is written on a card with a message that is sent in the mail without an envelope. 

Greeting: a polite way to communicate to someone e.g. To, Dear.

Message: a piece of writing written inside a card that expresses your feelings, wishes, care, etc. In a postcard your message may tell someone about a holiday that you are on or a place you have been.

Sign off: the way to finish a card e.g. From, Love.

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

Discuss with your child what a postcard is. If you have examples of postcards at home show them the examples and talk about the different features of them. 

Or

Have a look at the postcard below. Discuss with your child the different features of the postcard. Your child may wish to circle each of the different parts (greeting, message and sign off).