Year Six English Instructional Writing
Last week in English, we had to create a shoe from only recycled materials, and we had to write instructions explaining, step by step, how to build them. We had one week to complete this activity and in that time period many shoes were invented, and the students had so much fun. Overall, it was a great learning experience.
What we had to do:
Miss Nel gave us a week notice that we were going to build recycled shoes, which gave us plenty of time to gather our materials. First, we started brainstorming on an A3 piece of paper and listed our materials, which became our poster. Next, we picked a theme for our shoe and then started building them. After that, we wrote our step-by-step instructions explaining how to build our shoes. Last, we presented what we built to our classmates.
Results:
Our project was out of fifteen and most of the students received very good marks and should be proud of themselves.
Written by:
Juliette East
Year 6 Student
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Global Citizenship
The Year 6’s have been learning about what it means to be a global citizen. A global citizen is someone who takes an active role in their community and works to make the planet a better place. The students have gained a better understanding of the world and are learning to get more involved in local and global communities. They have learnt that they have the power to change the world around them and that they can be a positive influence for all of those they may meet. They have the power to create a more positive, fair, safe and secure world for everyone.
Here are a few definitions of a Global Citizen that the Year 6’s came up with:
“A global citizen is a person that helps out with society, takes care of the environment, recycles and treats people the way they want to be treated.” – Treasure Mpofu
“A person that helps the world and other people in tough situations.” – Teeyana Shaik Mahomed
“A person who is dedicated to helping the world and the environment.” – Saumya Maharaj
“A person that volunteers to help the community.” – Wonke Qokela
“A person who takes responsibility for the environment and takes care of others.” – Iviwe Matakata
“A global citizen is someone who plants trees and helps people in need.” – Morgan Glanville
“A global citizen is someone that takes responsibility for their country and environment.” – Joseph Banutelo
The Year 6 students investigated Global Warming and how they can reduce their carbon footprint. They learnt how to be responsible citizens and to help those in their community. The students designed slogans on how to make the environment a better place and are looking forward to discovering more about how to be a Global Citizen.
“To become a true global citizen, one must abandon all notions of ‘otherness‘ and instead embrace ‘togetherness‘.” – Suzy Kassem (US Author & Poet)
Brittney Hakime
Year 6 Teacher
*Masks only removed for the photographs*