Quick Write Number One - The Beekeeper
For the next two weeks we are going to work on ‘Quick Writes.’ This is where you are given something to write about (a writing prompt) and you only have 10mins to write as much as possible using this writing prompt.
For our writing prompts we will use either images or short videos.
The purpose of this is to practise writing fluently.
When we look at our writing prompt we will have about 10-15 mins to discuss it and brainstorm some ideas and vocabulary.
Our learning goals are to:
-write a description, using powerful words and phrases
-include some Te Reo Māori
-carefully check that our sentences make sense and have correct punctuation and spelling.
When we are writing we need to think about…
- What do I want my reader to see?
2) What do I want my reader to hear?
3) What do I want my reader to smell?
Tips:
-look closely at the picture or video
-think about the three key questions and the learning goals
-give yourself time to plan and write
Do your writing here
The Beekeeper
I walked over to the pi (bee) hive. The smell of the honey hit me like a tsunami. It was strong and sweet. The bees were buzzing and humming waiting for me to come over. I looked at all the puawai (flowers) and nga puawai (blossoms) around me on the cool, spring day. I took off the frame and the bees were like little yellow and black dots, floating around in the pure, sweet smelling air. I got out the sugary, sweet honey from the hive as the bees flew around landing on the white blossoms. All I can hear is the buzzing of the bees. It’s wonderful.
