In order to encourage deeper observation, imagination and descriptive writing, a picture was introduced. In small groups, the picture was labelled with ideas that they could see in the picture and included adjectives and interesting descriptive language.
Once the pictures were labelled, the students were asked to write a description of the image with a focus on what might be heard, seen, and felt by them if they were part of the scene.
When you are writing you can give the reader a clear image. They know what you are imagining. Using a static image hooks the reader in and makes you want to read the story attached to it.
I imagined myself as the man in the black tuxedo. He was in the front of the picture. It reminded me of my uncle who had cancer. He was obvious, not really doing anything, just sitting and it made me want to write.
The reader has the image in their mind and might encourage them to read on.
This work has sparked a push to write more descriptively in Room 6.
I moved to Taupō from Wellington where I have lived and worked for many years. I love to travel in order to experience different cultures, which is why I have taught children and adults from a range of backgrounds in many places around the world. I have lived and worked in education in England, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and in Brunei, where I worked for the royal family.
I became a teacher to work with children in order to develop and encourage their curiosity, passions and talents. While I enjoy teaching most subjects, my favourite subject is maths. I enjoy seeing the way students persevere to solve problems and the pride they show when they are successful.
I am looking forward to getting to know the Wairakei community more and developing relationships with whanau and colleagues.
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