I THINK……..

The idea behind this blog is to give you the opportunity to respond to different statements online. By doing this you will formulate arguments and begin writing expositions and discussions.
For more information on how to write an exposition click here to visit Jenny Eather’s Text Type website.

I look forward to reading your thinking!

The giraffe and the monkey both live in the zoo. The giraffe loves living in the zoo and the monkey hates it. Do you think animals should be kept in zoos?

TASK: Think of as many arguments as you can FOR and AGAINST animals being kept in zoos. Remember to read and learn from the thoughts of others. Use the headings FOR and AGAINST to help you in organising your writing.

 TASK:

Use the headings FOR and AGAINST to argue each students’ point of view.

What are the ARGUMENTS FOR having a school uniform?

What are the ARGUMENTS AGAINST having a school uniform?

Remember to read the ideas of others and try to build on them.

Task: Your task is to CONVINCE street kids of the importance of school. List your IDEAS in DOT POINT. Remember to READ the ideas of others and try to PIGGYBACK on them.

Task: IMAGINE that you are trying to convince some country kids to move to the city. What would you tell them to PERSUADE them? List your IDEAS in DOT POINT. Remember to READ the ideas of others and try to PIGGYBACK on them.

Task: IMAGINE that you are trying to convince some city kids to move to the country. What would you tell them to PERSUADE them? List your IDEAS in DOT POINT. Remember to READ the ideas of others and try to PIGGYBACK on them.

Task: Write a brief exposition online by submitting a comment , outlining why YOU think ALL children should be allowed to watch The Simpsons.