For this activity your class are on a mission to save the weeds. They will adopt a weed and spend some time studying it carefully and thinking about all the good things about their weed.
They will then write a letter to the caretaker or gardener persuading them to spare their weed from being poisoned or removed. This activity is great if you're looking at persuasive writing, however it also has good links to plants and habitats as your class will research the benefits that their chosen plant has on local wildlife.
Teaching structure:
- Instructions: Share the instructions with your class.
- Weed ID: Get your class to find a weed to adopt and complete an ID sheet for it.
- Research: Students will research their weed (internet, books, and observation), finding out how it can benefit the local wildlife.
- Persuasive writing plan: Students will begin to plan their letter.
- Letter template: Students can use a template to help them structure their letter if needed.
Resources needed:
- Activity pack
- Internet access / books
- Magnifying glasses
Literacy
For this activity your class are on a mission to save the weeds. They will adopt a weed and spend some time studying it carefully and thinking about all the good things about their weed.
They will then write a letter to the caretaker or gardener persuading them to spare their weed from being poisoned or removed. This activity is great if you're looking at persuasive writing, however it also has good links to plants and habitats as your class will research the benefits that their chosen plant has on local wildlife.
Teaching structure:
- Instructions: Share the instructions with your class.
- Weed ID: Get your class to find a weed to adopt and complete an ID sheet for it.
- Research: Students will research their weed (internet, books, and observation), finding out how it can benefit the local wildlife.
- Persuasive writing plan: Students will begin to plan their letter.
- Letter template: Students can use a template to help them structure their letter if needed.
Resources needed:
- Activity pack
- Internet access / books
- Magnifying glasses