Planning a Zoo Leaflet Learning Objective I can

Planning a Zoo Leaflet

Learning Objective • I can respond appropriately to a letter. Success Criteria • I can suggest a response to a letter. • I can plan ideas for a leaflet. • I can write a short introduction to a leaflet.

Dear Children… David Attenborough, David Attenborough Productions Ltd, 5 Park Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW 10 6 NS. Dear Children, My name is Sir David Attenborough. I am an enthusiastic naturalist and television broadcaster from the UK. I am writing to you, and many other schools in the Australia, for some help. As you may be aware, I have spent many years studying and broadcasting information about the natural world, in particular the creatures that inhabit it. It is my sincere hope that this has attempted to bring more knowledge and respect between the human race and the wonderful creatures we share this fine planet with. My concern is that, due to the heightened use of the Internet and gaming, many children today are not accessing the same information that will help us to preserve our habitats into the future. It is of the upmost importance that children today have a deep understanding of the positive impact that humankind can have on the partially deteriorated habitats of some creatures. I would like to propose that you might help me to open a successful zoo, which would hopefully attract children from all over the country.

Leaflets Our funders are requiring that I put together a sales pitch for the Children’s Zoo. This is the information I have gathered so far. Can you help me write it? Important information, for example: • how to get there • map • address • telephone number • website/email address • entry costs Things to do: • Why should visitors come to the attraction? • What is unique about this attraction? • Special events Food, drink and toilet facilities Front cover Short introduction Features of Attraction Leaflets Photographs Slogan Comments from previous visitors Persuasive language

Leaflets Talk to your partner about what could make this zoo very different. Then share your ideas here. Play football with baby elephants Feed zebras Features of Attraction Leaflets Shake hands with chimpanzees

Introduction Set up your Leaflet Template Activity Sheet with paperclips and paper. Listen to this short leaflet introduction… Creepy Crags …scares around every corner! Are you ready for the time of your lives? Have you ever been tempted into the wilderness? If so, then Creepy Crags is for you! Set in acres of the stunning Southern Highlands of NSW, Creepy Crags offers a range of forbidding trails, rides and climbing adventures. Experience breathtaking views, face your greatest fears and enjoy a unique family adventure.

Introduction Welcome to Creepy Crags… Slogan (optional) …scares around every corner! Are you ready for the time of your lives? Have you ever been tempted into the wilderness? If so, then Creepy Crags is for you! Set in acres of the stunning Southern Highlands of NSW, Creepy Crags offers a range of forbidding trails, rides and climbing adventures. Experience breathtaking views, face your greatest fears and enjoy a unique family adventure. Persuasive language underlined here Rhetorical question

Introduction Short Introduction • Welcome your reader. • Ask your reader some rhetorical questions. • What is Sir David Attenborough famous for? • Why does Sir David Attenborough want to set up the zoo? • What is unique about this zoo? • Where can people find it? • Read on to… Use persuasive writing to sell your visitor attraction. Here are some examples: certainly, surely, in fact, as you can see, without a doubt, undoubtedly, we are sure that, it is certain, of course, furthermore, in addition, for these reasons…

Introduction Use your Introduction Activity Sheet to help you write your leaflet introductions.

Learning Objective • I can respond appropriately to a letter. Success Criteria • I can suggest a response to a letter. • I can plan ideas for a leaflet. • I can write a short introduction to a leaflet.