Writing

We are learning about direct and indirect speech in writing.
Sean and Maisie acted out two characters based on an excerpt we read from the book 'Kensuke's Kingdom'  They sat on the 'hot seat' and the rest of the class to ask questions about a situation that the characters found themselves in.
After the 'hot seat' activity we learnt about the difference between direct and indirect speech (reported speech) and then wrote a short paragraph using reported speech.
Here are some examples.

Child Overboard

On May 18, I interviewed the parents of Michael, the child overboard, on how they were feeling. They said that they were feeling confident about his swimming but they were also nervous because they had only found that he was gone the next day.

The father said that Michael was writing the log about the trip. 

They are still waiting to find him.

By Lydia

Boy Missing

Yesterday eight year Michael was reported missing on the Peggy Sue.

Here is what Michaels' parents had to say.

Michael's mother said that she had just gone round to check on him and couldn't find him. They had assumed that he had gone overboard and were so worried.

Michael's dad said that Michael was quite a confident swimmer but still didn't know if he could survive.

Search parties have gone all over the sea with no trace of the boy. Just an old soccer ball.

By Luke.

Overboard!

A few days ago I was lucky enough to get an interview with Michael's parents. 

Michael's mother said that they gave up looking after three and a half days. They were extremely frightened and couldn't sleep.

Michael's dad said that they sent out a note to let rescuers know that he was lost.
By Lucy