Writing arguments
 

Balanced Arguments for and against getting rid of teddy bears

Melvin and Steven explain argument in their latest adventure

Choose a topic and then argue against your opponent's point of view

Argument a 10 question multi-choice quiz marked online

Comment a 10 question multi-choice quiz marked online

Choose a News Story to Comment on

Explanations use facts rather than opinions

An Explanation Quiz 10 question multi-choice marked online

To Make a Cake
 

To Wrap a Present
 

To Go on Holiday
 

Getting Dressed
 

Making a Cup of Tea
 

Painting a Picture
 

Instructions should be written in easy to follow

Writing Instructions video clip Melvin and Steven explain instructions

Choose a task and then write instructions on how to do it

Writing Instructions a 10 question quiz linked to information given in the associated activity

Writing Leaflets Birthday Party Advertise a Restaurant Litter Campaign choose titles words pictures

Writing Leaflets audio clip Melvin and Steven explain leaflets in their latest adventure

Choose a theme and then choose titles, words and pictures to make a leaflet

Writing Leaflets a 10 question quiz linked to information given in the associated activity

Printing Press Brochure Flyer Booklet format pages to create flyers, brochures and booklets

Writing Letters

Letter Writing video clip

Writing Letters video clip Melvin and Steven explain writing letters in their latest adventure

First of all type your name into this box - it will be used in the address and the signature

Letters Quiz 10 question multi-choice quiz marked online

Writing a Formal Letter animated instructions explaining how a formal letter should be set out

Friendly Letter Business Letter explaining the layout of a letter write both a formal and informal letter

Writing Friendly Letters seven slides showing how to write a friendly letter

Newspapers Quiz 10 questions multi-choice marked online

Newspaper Press gives learners format pages on which to create newspapers

Reporter Writing Activities a format to practise writing skills 'headline' 'strap line' 'story' picture

Printing Press Brochure Flyer Booklet format pages to create flyers, brochures and booklets

Car Crash animation watch the sequence of events to help your writing

Write an article on the car crash animation above

Tabloid Writing decide which story headline you are going to write about

Eyewitness write a news report a series of templates which end in a written report
 

Road Traffic Accident put pictures into correct order write paragraph describing the events

Persuasion Map a tool for getting learners to structure their persuasive writing

Persuasive Writing Powerpoint presentation showing how persuasive writing is used in adverts

Create a Postcard drag and drop items into the scene and then write your postcard

Create an E-Card create an e-card from given templates of lists of greetings and messages

Reports should document, organise and store information. Bring your report to life in the tower lab otherwise you'll be Trapped!

Reports Quiz 10 question quiz multi-choice marked online

Writing a Report Powerpoint presentation how to write report layout is simple and the text informative

Edit Writing

Virtual Traveller listen to an audio clip and then write an edited version of the content

Note Taking

Note Taking an instructional animation showing learners how to record notes

Proof Reading

Power Proofreading proofread short sections of text to find the hidden errors

Writing Conversation

Speak to Avitars four 'computer characters' simply write in your half of the conversation

Making a Speech A explaining some of the skills of making a good speech

Making a Speech B making a good speech includes mind mapping to plan

Dot's Diaries maybe a way to encourage people to write their own diaries

Let's Make a Fact drag the correct sentence ending to create a fact

Let's Make an Opinion drag the correct sentence ending to create an opinion

Types of Text Descriptive Informative Persuasive Instructive an explanation and examples

Types of Text 3 levels of 10 question identifying the type of text which is being used

Writing Your Own Play choose setting scenario characters the inputted text becomes a short play
 

Using a Dictionary read the clue then use the dictionary to find out what the word is in the box