1. Title: Verbs and punctuation Aim: Use correct punctuation in sentences and written speech. VERB Action word e.g. kick, running, played PUNCTUATION Symbols used to help make sentences more understandable e.g. ! ?.

2.  In today’s lesson you will: 1. Know what punctuation is 2. Understand the purpose of using punctuation in your writing 3. Be able to improve your writing by using refined language and punctuation Aim: Use correct punctuation in sentences and speech.

3.  Show how much you know about punctuation by rewriting the text using all the punctuation marks from the chart below. Remember to add capital letters where necessary.  nina wants to be a pop star she is only 10 years old but she is already aiming for the stars nina goes to her singing lessons three times a week and also twice a week for dance lessons nina has also entered many singing competitions and has been really successful in winning a few local talent shows ninas friends are very proud of her achievements nina was overjoyed with her last victory and was heard shouting ecstatically i won i won can nina reach any new heights in her singing career Aim: Use correct punctuation in sentences and speech.., : ; ! ? ( ) “ ‘ –

4. What do you need to do to achieve level 4 and above in writing: 1. Write in paragraphs 3. Express your opinion appropriately 4. Use excellent words to describe 5. Spell correctly 6. Use punctuation and capital letters – I is always a capital letter! ASSESS YOUR OWN PROGRESS: HOW WELL CAN YOU USE PUNCTUATION IN YOUR OWN WRITING? GIVE YOURSELF A RATING ON A SCALE BETWEEN 1 – 7. 1 – POOR7 - EXCELLENT

5.  What are reviews?  What do we write reviews for?  Why do people write reviews?  How many of you read a review before you buy a book, CD, game etc? Why?  What language do you think is used in a review? REVIEWS FANTASTICMUST SEE/READ INSPIRATIONALSUPERB MAGNIFICENTEXTRAORDINARY CAPTIVATINGMESMERIZING MEDIOCREFAILING DISSAPOINTINGUNSUCCESSFUL Aim: Use correct punctuation in sentences and speech. Reviews Goodbad Interestingok Off the hookso – so Sickalright

6.  Dr Who: 'Planet Of The Dead' - The Verdict As hollow as a big chocolate Easter egg, 'Planet Of The Dead' is a major disappointment from the Doctor Who camp. Lacking in the gripping drama and convincing characterization that has been the attention grabber of the Russell T. Davies era, it says a great deal that some of the more credible dialogue comes from the mouths of creatures who can only communicate via clicks. Is this a good or a bad review? What makes this review good or bad? Can you highlight all the verbs and punctuation marks used in this review? Use the writing criteria to assess this paragraph.

7.  So far I…  Know…  Understand..  Am able to…  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFSO9B1K _xw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFSO9B1K _xw  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9wnoCCC XVM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9wnoCCC XVM

8.  Write your own review for the music video. Remember to:  use good language,  punctuation  give your opinion on the music video.  You might want to start off by saying what the music video was about and then whether it was extraordinary or luke warm.  The music video was…  I found this music video to be…  I think this was the ….  Kanye West is at it again –  This video is put together creatively…

9. What do you need to do to achieve level 4 and above in writing: 1. Write in paragraphs 3. Express your opinion appropriately 4. Use excellent words to describe 5. Spell correctly 6. Use punctuation and capital letters – I is always a capital letter! Use a variety of punctuation marks effectively

10.  Swap your writing piece with a partner. Read each other’s work.  How many verbs, good words and punctuation can you spot? Underline or highlight these.  What is good about your partner’s work?  Comment on what you could do to make it better.

11.  Mark your own writing piece according to the marking criteria.  Give yourself:  a level 4 if you have met most of the criteria in your writing  a level 5 if you have applied all the skills in your writing  a level 6 and above for an organized paragraph written.  Assess your own effort and presentation for today.  Today’s lesson I: 1. Know… 2. Understand.. 3. Am able to…