Wild Animals

Our planet is home to about 30 million different kinds of animals. Some live in their natural habitats while the others live in zoos.
Choose one endangered or national wild animal and use about 50-60 words to write about it. Organise your writing into 5 paragraphs.
Paragraph 1: What is the animal's name? Is it endangered or national wild animal?
Paragraph 2: What does it look like? What colour is it? What can you say about the animal's eyes, ears, nose...? How tall / long is it?
Paragraph 3: Where does it live? What does it eat? How much does it weigh?
Paragraph 4: What can it do well? How long does it live?
Paragraph 5: Why is this animal interesting?

Eco-Issues

Have you ever wondered how you could change the world or improve your local area? Eco-issues like climate change, air or water pollution, deforestation, endangered species, acid rain, food or water waste need our attention. 

Imagine you can make a difference, by raising awareness, sharing ideas, or taking action.

Write a magazine article, blog post, or design an infographic using Canva to present your suggestions and what could happen as a result of these changes. 

Follow these steps to organise your ideas:
P1: What's the problem? What are its effects? Clearly describe the eco-issue you've chosen. Explain the damage it's causing to people, animals, or nature. 
P2: How can we help? What is your first idea? Think about something realistic. What will happen if people follow your suggestion? 
P3: What else can we do to help? What is your second suggestion? What will be the result? Will the situation improve?
P4: Summarise your opinion. Encourage everyone to adopt your solutions. Give clear reasons for why your solutions are the best. End with a statement to inspire action! For example, 'Together, we can protect the planet for future generations!'

Don't forget to use some of the linking words to organise your ideas:
- to introduce suggestions: To begin/start with, One way, Firstly/Secondly...
- to express effects: Therefore, As a result/consequence...
- to conclude: All in all, To sum up/conclude...

You can find more information about the eco-issues on the following sites:
World Wildlife Fund, Climate Kids, National Geographic Kids, or C2ES. Please, use the information for a reference, don't just copy-paste. Respect copyright, please.

PS You might find some extra ideas in these problem trees.

Greetings from...

  Imagine that you're on holidays. Write a postcard to your friend. Use 50 - 60 words.

P1: Where are you writing from? Where are you staying? What does the place look like? What do you like the most about it?
P2: What is the weather like? What are you wearing?
P3: What are you doing now? Who is with you? What are they doing?
P4: What are you going to do next? Are you going to try any new food, games or activities? Where are you going to go? What are you going to see?

Remember to start your postcard with: Hi / Hello / Dear (your friend's name) and end it with: See you soon / Love, (your name)!

Easter

With Easter approaching, why don't you surprise your friends or family with a lovely card designed in Canva?

Present Continuous Tense

What are you doing right now? What are your friends or family members doing at the moment?  Let's revise the present continuous tense!

In case you missed the activities last year, here they are again!

Tech Forum

Read these questions and think carefully about the pros (advantages/benefits) and cons (disadvantages/downsides) of such situations, giving your reasons for and against, with examples. What's your conclusion? Share your opinion on one topic in 100-120 words.

• Should we download music or not?
• Should every teen have a mobile phone?
• Should teens play computer games?
• Should teens have social media accounts? 
• Should online time be limited?
  
• Should AI be used in schools?
• Should schools ban smartphones in classrooms?

Remember to use linking words:

• To list arguments, use: To start with, Firstly, Secondly, In addition, Moreover, Finally, Also
• To introduce examples, use: For example, For instance, As a result, so that, such as
• To show contrast, use: On the other hand, but, However, Still
• To conclude, use: In conclusion, To sum up, All in all

My Favourite Season

Think about your favourite season. Describe it in 50-60 words,

Organise your writing in paragraphs. These questions might help you:

Paragraph 1: Which is your favourite season? Why do you like it?
Paragraph 2: What's the weather like then? How does nature look in this season? What do you usually wear? 
Paragraph 3: What do you like doing then? What's your favourite activity? 
Paragraph 4: Where do you usually go? Who with?
Paragraph 5: Why is this season the best for you? How does it make you feel?