Cats and dogs, what is the better pet?

Over the last couple of weeks we have been working on persuasive writing. The one I have done is on what is the better pet out of cats and dogs.

Cats and dogs, what is the better pet?

I strongly believe dogs are far better pets than cats. Dogs have a lot more uses, are a lot more energetic, are more loved and are a lot smarter.

Firstly, imagine trying to herd farm animals into the yards using a cat! Now imagine trying to herd farm animals into the yards using a dog. Of course it is much easier to imagine the dog one because somewhere around the world it is probably happening right now. So in the farm aspect dogs win by far.

Secondly dogs are a lot smarter than cats. You can teach dogs awesome tricks like how to shake a human's hand! You can also teach them how to go through an obstacle courses, and there are dog training clubs in every major town. But now lets think about the tricks cats can do. At the moment I can't think of any, and I have never seen a cat training club.

Finally, dogs are more loved animals than cats. I did an investigation and dogs won by fourteen to three. I got a quote from a guy called Robbie. He said "dogs are more playful and are more energetic than cats. Also when dogs are puppies they are loved even more. Puppies are probably the most loved animal in the world! Oops I nearly forgot to mention that some people also learn to be nice to a puppy and that means they aren't as grumpy as they normally are!

In conclusion, dogs are far better animals than cats because they are better help on the farm, they are easier to teach tricks to, they are loved more and are more energetic.

Show me-speech marks

Our fantastic teacher has just set up something called a learning plan. On it there are things we are supposed to complete before the deadline. One of things we are supposed to do is make a showme on how to use speech marks. Below is the showme.

Short Story

Over the last few weeks we have been writing short stories and this is mine.

Bills, bills and more bills,” I muttered angrily to myself, as I scanned through the pieces of paper scattered on my desk. “At this rate my house is going to be taken off me. I need a job but no one will take me. I suppose I’ve got only one choice… STEAL,” I continued.

That night I got on my black mask, my black jacket and my black pants. I drove over to the neighbours in my black car and when I got out I was greeted by the black night. It was so dark it seemed like a movie. I was going to steal some valuable old coins I had heard them boasting about.

I crept up to the front door. I tried it and it was unlocked, thank goodness. “Yes I’m inside,” I think. I grabbed some valuable china and headed back to the car. “At least I won’t be moving out for a while,” I joked to myself.

Quicksand

For writing this week we were working on 'instruction writing' so we made some instructions on how to do something.

What is quicksand?

Quicksand is normal sand and upwelling water. This makes it act like liquid. However quicksand unlike water doesn't let go without a fight. In ways you could say it acts like a vacuum cleaner and kills you. If you go in quicksand you will sink into the ground, you won't be able to breathe, so you die.



How to escape from quicksand.

Equipment Needed: Stout Pole

1. When you start to sink in the murderous quicksand put the pole on top of the quicksand.

2. Go on your back, on the stout pole. After a couple of minutes the equilibrium (the balance between to forces) in the quicksand will achieve and you will no longer sink.

3. Then put the pole in a different place which is under your hips. Also have it at right angles with your spine.

4. Move on the quickest route to firmer ground.