Ipswich Ipswich This week you are going to

Ipswich

Ipswich This week you are going to produce an informative leaflet, telling the reader all about life in Ipswich. Each day you will complete an activity, so that by the end of the week you have completed your leaflet. Don’t forget to email us a picture of your end product, as we would love to see all of your hard work!

Monday 15 th June 2020 WALT generate ideas and vocabulary linked to Ipswich/Suffolk Discuss the following: what places can you visit? What can you do in Ipswich? Do we have any famous places or landmarks? Are there different activities for people of different ages?

Task one: You are going to draw yourself a mind map with the following sub-headings. Underneath each one, bullet point everything you can think of linked to each sub-heading.

Tuesday 16 th June 2020 WALT write to inform the reader Task 2: You are going to write the introduction to your leaflet. In this paragraph you need to let the reader know key information and inform them that this leaflet will tell them all they need to know about Ipswich. See the next page for an example of an introduction – this one is about Lowestoft.

Welcome to Lowestoft is an English town in the county of Suffolk. The town, on the North Sea coast, is the most easterly settlement of the United Kingdom. It is 110 miles north-east of London, 38 miles north-east of Ipswich and 22 miles south-east of Norwich. Sprawling beaches and lively arcades make this seaside location an ideal destination for holiday-makers and day-trippers. Arrange a visit to Lowestoft and you won't be disappointed.

Wednesday 17 th June 2020 WALT write to inform the reader Task 3: Today you are going to write about a place which people can visit in or around Ipswich. You are trying to persuade people to visit themselves. See the next page for an example of a paragraph.

Places to visit 1. ) Ipswich Dry Ski Slope Imagine a place where you don't need snow to sleigh down a hill - well you can at the Ipswich Dry Ski Slope. Situated just off the A 14, this is an activity that promises to get your heart racing and your palms sweating with excitement. Whether you are a professional skier, or a novice, there is something for everyone as you take on our slopes. You'll need to cling on tight to your friends as you scream your way down the rapid ringo's.

A few ideas of places to visit: • • • Christchurch park and mansion The waterfront Bowling Cinema Climbing place – Clip ‘n’ climb Busy bees Play 2 Day Ipswich transport museum Jimmy’s farm Ipswich museum The theatre Ipswich ski slope

Thursday 18 th June 2020 WALT write to inform the reader Task 4: Like yesterday, you are going to write a second paragraph about somewhere people can visit. Make sure you include persuasive language and really ‘sell it to them’. See the next page for some more ideas of what to include in your paragraph – these examples are taken from real leaflets.

Friday 19 th June 2020 WALT write to inform the reader Task 5: To bring your leaflet to an end, today you need to write a paragraph informing people how to reach Ipswich. See the next page for ideas of sub-headings and vocabulary you could include.

How to reach Ipswich By road: By bus: By rail: