Tuesday, 9 October 2018

Welcome to Al Dhafra Grade 6 Blog

Welcome to Al Dhafra Grade 6 Blog!


What is  dilemma?
The word ‘dilemma’ is a noun that means a problem where a choice or decision has to be made. To have more than one choice might put you in a dilemma. The dilemma is the situation you are in. There is no easy choice to make.

Some situations when people had a dilemma ...

Billy's Dilemma

Some Amazing Moments in Sports

Think of your own story that involves a dilemma...
Opening:
Character-appearance and their thoughts, personality
First hint as to what the ‘dilemma’ might be


Build up:
Who are the other characters? What are they like- appearance and personality
Who do the characters act with each other? How does the dilemma happen?

Problem:
What is the dilemma? What are the possible options?
How do the characters act during the dilemma?


Resolution:
What does the character chose to do? How does the character act when he makes his decision? How does everyone else react?

Ending:
How does this dilemma change any of the characters?
What happens after the dilemma is resolved to the characters?



Monday, 24 September 2018

Welcome to Al Dhafra Grade 6 Blog!


Starter
How does this picture make you feel?


The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo


Activities

Judge

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Lawyers: Defense and Prosecution


Jury is a group of respected people who decide whether the accused is guilty or not.



How safe are you?


Sunday, 6 May 2018

Welcome to Al Dhafra Grade 6 English Blog - Mystery Fiction Unit

Welcome to Al Dhafra Grade 6 Blog!
 
Starter(s):
What is resilience?


Today's challenge: Can you show this quality in your spy hero when you continue your mystery story?

Click here to play the Present Perfect Game!

 

Saturday, 7 April 2018

Welcome to Al Dhafra Grade 6 English Blog - Introduction to Mystery Fiction










Starter(s)

Do you think this man is real? How many adjectives can you think of that could be used to describe him?

What do you think is happening?


Writing a Mystery Story










Spy Dog - Teacher's Pet



Tuesday, 13 March 2018

Welcome to Al Dhafra Grade 6 English Blog

Welcome to Al Dhafra Grade 6 English Blog!
How to Lead a Healthy Lifestyle








Sunday, 18 February 2018

Welcome to Al Dhafra Grade 6 English Blog - Similes and Metaphors

Welcome to Al Dhafra Grade 6 English Blog!
 What is happening in this picture? Who do you see? Can you think of some adjectives?

Should dangerous sport be banned? Why or why not?

Why should be keep our deserts and oceans free from plastic?


FACT or OPINION
Click here to play the FACT or OPINION Online Game

Click here to play FACT or OPINION JEOPARDY
Saving Our Animals

Learning the Verb Forms

Who is Jane Goodall?

How do we kill our camels?

Is an expedition to the North Pole worth it?

Are Emirati Women adventurous? 

Similes and Metaphors

Monday, 22 January 2018

Welcome to Al Dhafra Grade 6 English Blog - Finding Main Idea

Welcome to Al Dhafra Grade 6 English Blog - Finding Main Idea