Term 1 Writing - Poetry/Recounts and Speeches

What is poetry?

Poetry is a type of literature, or artistic writing, that attempts to stir a reader's imagination or emotions.

Where do you read poems?

Google, Library, school & home

List down two famous poets from around the world.

William Shakespeare & Emily Dickinson

List down two famous poets from New Zealand.

Janet Frame & Selina Tusitala Marsh

Recounts are awesome. Your experiences can be told in words to capture your readers and take them on a journey with you.

Task - Write a recount about the worst birthday you have ever had

To be honest, I’ve never experienced having a bad birthday. Each year, on my birthday I get to celebrate it with my family which I’m grateful for.  I wouldn’t recall a time having a boring birthday.

Speech writing is a very valuable skill. When you have the ability to write speeches you can argue your way through your words. Lawyers do that all the time.

Task - Write a one minute speech about one of these topics

• Teachers should be paid more money

Teachers should be paid more because teachers do a lot of hard work. It even gets up to a stage where they stress because it’s to much, but they are willing to help us kids succeed in life and for our future. Adding on to that, teachers don’t get enough money for what they’re dealing with. Becoming a teacher is a handful because without the teachers there will be no future for us.

• We should have a Mcdonalds restaurant at every school

I don’t think there should be a Mcdonalds because it’s unhealthy for the kids. Mcdonalds have a lot of fat food, this can cause kids to be obese. Kids should stick to eating healthy and it will help us focus at school. Eating the right food will help us learn even better.

• Driving skills should be taught at primary school

No I go against this. I go against this because I think primary kids are to young to be driving around. Driving should start at a certain age because by then you’ll be much mature. Right now, primary kids should just be focusing on their school life before jumping into wanting to drive.

• Glenbrae School should have no uniform

In my opinion I think this shouldn’t occur. This is because having our uniform makes us look smarter. And we can be a smart school. Not wearing uniform makes us not look tidy and how all schools should be. To conclude this wearing your uniform shows pride to your school.

• Every student should have a free day off school each week

This event shouldn’t happen because kids need to come to school everyday and learn, not unless they have a valid reason to come off school. But I highly recommend coming to school as it would benefit us and our future.