This week, Year 6 have been learning about parenthesis and how to use it in their writing.
Parenthesis is the use of a phrase, word or sentence that’s added into writing as extra information or an afterthought. It’s punctuated by brackets, commas or dashes.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7hppg8
Here are some of the examples the children came up with or adapted themselves:
St James’, a happy and healthy place to achieve and believe, is in Wetherby. Valerie
The whole family – even Sam – is going on holiday. Willow
Samuel (who has a yappy dog) liked going for long walks. Chloe
Colin loves watching golf, with his friends. Lily
The school trip (to London) was a disaster. Christian
Samuel (who is a great athlete) liked going for long walks. Freddie
Mr Kilner – who was silly – fell off the ladder. Madeleine
The suitcase – bulging and heavy – wouldn’t fit in the boot. Leo S
The snow (six feet deep) meant we stayed at home. Ayah
The River Wharfe, which flows through Wetherby, is approximately 65 miles long. Leo M
The Amazon Rainforest (home to some of the most dangerous animals in the world) is in South America. Tommy
St James’, a wonderful school, is in Wetherby. Charlina
The dog – a German shepherd – loves chasing squirrels. Teddy
Help at home – ask your child what parenthesis is. Why is it used? Which punctuation do we use and why? Think of some together as a family. I’d love to see/hear what you can come up with at home.