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📘 Lesson 1 Year 10 Writing Worksheet

Here is a ready-to-use student worksheet you can print or upload to Google Classroom. It’s written in clear, ELL-friendly language. 📘 Year 10 Writing Worksheet Understanding Purpose and Audience Learning Intention: We are learning to understand who we are writing for (audience) and why we are writing (purpose). Part 1: What Do These Words Mean? Audience = ____________________________________________ Purpose = ____________________________________________ Common purposes for writing: ☐ To inform ☐ To entertain ☐ To persuade ☐ To describe Part 2: Compare the Texts Text A Hey! You won’t believe what happened at school today! It was so funny! Text B Dear Mr Thompson, I am writing to inform you about my absence from school yesterday. Questions: Who is the audience for Text A? Who is the audience for Text B? What is the purpose of Text A? What is the purpose of Text B? What differences do you notice in: Vocabulary: ____________________________________________ Tone (formal/informal): ...
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🟨Exploring Christchurch: Spagalimis – Central Christchurch (near Victoria Street)

Spagalimis Pizzeria Restaurant and Bar is a well-known Italian-style pizza restaurant located in central Christchurch, near the Victoria Street area. It is part of a long-established local Christchurch pizza brand with several branches around the city. What to Expect Cuisine: Italian-style pizza and pasta Price range: Around NZ$20–40 per person (mid-range) Atmosphere: Casual and relaxed Good for: Families, groups of friends, casual dinners It’s popular with locals and is often considered a reliable, easy option for pizza in the city. Some people enjoy their lunch deals and classic-style pizzas.

Manroop's Lessons: Speaking with Confidence & Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Of course 😊 Here are 50 past simple conversational questions for you to practice: 1. What did you do yesterday? 2. Where did you go last weekend? 3. Did you watch TV last night? 4. What time did you wake up this morning? 5. Did you cook dinner yesterday? 6. Who did you talk to last? 7. What did you eat for breakfast? 8. Did you study English last week? 9. Where did you grow up? 10. Did you travel anywhere last year? 11. What was your favorite subject in school? 12. Who was your best friend in high school? 13. Did you play any sports as a child? 14. What did you do for your last birthday? 15. Did you enjoy your last vacation? 16. Where did you spend your last holiday? 17. What movie did you watch recently? 18. Did you meet anyone new last month? 19. What did you buy the last time you went shopping? 20. Did you clean your house yesterday? 21. What did you do after work yesterday? 22. Did you call your family last week? 23. What music did you listen to yesterday? 24. Did you go out last ...

Practicing Reading Comprehension Skillls Year 7-13

Year 7 Reading Comprehension Worksheet Focus Skills: Skimming, Scanning, Vocabulary, Inference, Summarising Reading Text: The School Garden Project Read the text carefully. You will use different reading strategies to answer the questions. Last year, our school started a vegetable garden behind the science block. At first, many students were unsure why the school needed it. However, the garden quickly became an important part of school life. Each class takes turns looking after the garden. Students water the plants, remove weeds, and record how fast the vegetables grow. Science teachers use the garden to teach lessons about plants and ecosystems, while health classes focus on nutrition and healthy eating. The garden has also helped students work together. Some students enjoy planning what to plant, while others prefer doing the physical work. At the end of each term, vegetables from the garden are used in cooking lessons or donated to the local food bank. Overall, the scho...

🧱 How to Write a Short Essay (All Years)

  Universal Persuasive Essay Template (Years 7–13) 1. Introduction Introduce the topic Show that there are different viewpoints Clearly state your opinion Sentence starters: Many people believe… while others think… This topic is often debated because… In my opinion, I believe that… 📘 TEXAS Body Paragraph Model Each body paragraph should follow TEXAS : T – Topic sentence Clearly state the main idea of the paragraph E – Explain Explain what you mean Give more detail about the idea X – Example Give an example, detail, or evidence A – Analyse Explain why the example matters Link back to the question S – Summarise Sum up the paragraph Link back to your opinion 2. Body Paragraph 1 – Reason One (TEXAS) Sentence starters: One important reason is… This means that… For example… This shows that… Overall, this suggests that… 3. Body Paragraph 2 – Reason Two (TEXAS) Sentence starters: Another key reason is… This is important because… One clear example is… As a result… Therefore, this shows th...

NCEA Level 2 Persuasive Writing: Are Books better Than Movies? Model Answers

🟡 Merit-Level Essay Are Books Better Than Movies? (NCEA Level 2 – Merit) Many people argue about whether books are better than movies. While movies are popular because they are easy to watch and entertaining, books are often seen as more detailed. This essay will explain why books are generally better than movies. One reason books are better is because they include more detail . Books can describe characters’ thoughts and feelings clearly, which helps readers understand the story. In contrast , movies often leave out important parts because they have limited time. As a result , some stories lose meaning when they are turned into films. Another reason books are better is that they allow readers to use their imagination . When reading, people can picture the characters and settings in their own way. This makes the experience more personal than watching a movie, where everything is already shown. However , movies also have advantages. They can use special effects, music, and...