So, today in HUMAN, 7Explorer have been deepening their knowledge and understanding about the Amazon Rainforest and the flora and fauna found within each layer. Then, along with their senses, they have created a piece of descriptive writing, capturing what their journey might be like as they travel from the forest floor to the emergent layer.
The quality of students’ writing was excellent! Look at some of the sentences students identified as having the ‘WOW’ factor.
Ruby:
‘All of a sudden, the cool rays of exhausted sunlight penetrated the vibrant, green, detailed foliage and stroked my skin.’
Billy:
‘The orchids stand out in the rainforest, adding a florescent and vibrant aspect to this colourful creation.’
Callum:
‘Stridulating crickets fill the rainforest with their loud song which stretches deep into the Amazon’.
Students then went on to critique each others’ work, commenting on ‘What Went Well’ and ‘Even Better If…’ Students were also eager to grade their work.
Take a look at the focus of Marshall, Sami and Ruben as they read each others’ work, write their critique and then share out. Absolutely wonderful!
