Castaways Year 8 Literacy

Life can be tough… Is life getting you down? Are you stressed, overwhelmed or just feel the need for more excitement in your life? Surely there has to be a way to escape the daily grind… Suddenly you see it! A bright and inviting poster on the dilapidated shop window. It’s a poster advertising a cruise and better yet it’s actually a completion to win a cruise. Things could be looking up for you!

List One Competition Tropical Destination Cyclone Possession Accept Decisive Successful Necessary Accidental Concern Excite Sincerely Your spelling words will be tested at the beginning of every double period.

Competition Poster Write the following in your draft books Task One Design a poster for a competition to win free tickets on a tropical cruise. Draft over a double page spread include and following features. Name of cruise ship The destinations the cruise will be going to. For example islands cities countries. Leisure activities people can do on the ship and cruise Details on how to win the competition. For example right in no more than one page why you should win Closing date of the competition an address to send entry to Contact details for more information Pictures or images Cruise ship slogan Cruise ship logo Language Features Informal and/or colloquial language Second person narrative. You, your, you’re Descriptive Imperative Competition Poster

Find your own happy place on Oasis of the Seas Sick of the daily grind? Want to find place where you can relax and have fun? Look no further than Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Along with all the traditional features of a cruise such has refreshing deck top pools, sun lounges, unlimited mouth watering food and exciting bars we also have unparalleled entertainment options. The Oasis offers: ice-skating, dodgem cars, wave riders, indoor sky diving, cinemas, mini golf, Live theatre and game arcades With free child mind and youth activities the whole family will find their bliss. To celebrate the maiden South Pacific voyage of the Oasis we are offering one lucky person the opportunity to win a cruise for them and 5 of their closest friends. Simply write a letter (no more than one page in length) explaining why you feel you are the worthy winner. Email to: oasisdreamcruise@royalcaribbean.com Entries Close 6th of January 2017

List Two Survivor Survey Stamina Propulsion Lonely Height Neither Reign Foreign Government Separate Villain Argument Your spelling words will be tested at the beginning of every double period

Task Two Write an email/letter in response to the competition you created for the cruise. Clearly state why you think you should win. Write in your draft first and include the following features: Information about yourself (first paragraph) Why you like the cruise and the ship (second paragraph) Why you deserve to win (third paragraph) Language features First and second person narrative e.g. I, me, myself, you etc. Emotive language e.g. love relax excited Imperatives e.g. ‘choose me’ Descriptive language e.g. Age gender etc. Persuasive language Make sure you have correct letter writing format and be convincing in why your letter should win the competition

oasisdreamcruise@royalcaribbean.com Oasis Cruise competition My name is Barry and I’m 13 years old. I have a reasonably happy life in the suburbs of South West Sydney but lately I’ve been feeling a little down. Life can be a little overwhelming. My parents are divorced and I have recently moved to a new school and it’s taking a little time to settle in. That’s why I was so excited when I saw the completion flyer on a wall of the bus shelter. It seemed liked the perfect way to bring a bit of fun back to my life.  The competition poster outlines many fantastic features of your cruise ship, The Oasis. I was amazed that one ship could have so many things to do. The Flow Rider, Dodgem Cars and Ice-skating Rink would certainly entertain me for most of the cruise. The idea of exploring topical islands on shore excursions

also seems like a lot of fun also seems like a lot of fun. Even on days when I just want to be lazy I’m sure I would enjoy myself in the pool or in one of the many restaurants on-board.   I feel that I would be a worthy winner of the completion because it has been some time since I have been on a holiday and it would be a great stress reliever. I would take some friends from my old school and new school so that I have people who are my own age to share the experience with. I would also take my mother as she could really use a rest and I’m sure she would enjoy some of the pampering offered on-board. Thank-you for taking the time to read my entry letter and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Regards Barry Allen