Writing to Inform

This term our writing focus is to inform or persuade.  We are using Sheena Cameron's 'Hamburger' model to understand the steps necessary for effective writing.  The analogy :

• the top bun represents the introduction, the 'first bite' of the topic
• the 'fillings' represent the new ideas linked to the main topic, and their elaboration.
• the more fillings there are the greater the number of ideas are being presented to the reader
• the bottom bun is the summary or conclusion, and should restate the most important ideas.  

Our informative writing will be about 'The Human Machine'- looking forward to some great posts.  Here is an early example from Kat, with a definition, learning intention and success criteria.

Informative writing

Analogy - A hamburger has two tasty buns either side of the ingredients. Informative writing is similar - the buns are the introduction and summary, and the ingredients are the facts  or evidence and their supporting details in your writing.

WALT: write informatively on a given subject and provide supporting details.

S.C:

1. Have a clear introduction and summary
2. Use time-related words to link and sequence ideas
3. Use specific detail to support explanation.