The purpose of this week is for each group of students to compare similarities and differences between the types of homes they live in. By conducting surveys of type of home, students will collect, record and analyse numerical data. The students write a collaborative review of the collected data. This activity gives the students the opportunity to write in a style that demonstrates an awareness of the intended audience.

To be able to collect, present and interpret data.

To be able to appreciate and be sensitive to the similarities and differences between people.

To be able to read a variety of texts.
To be able to read for information.
To be able to write for a wide audience.
To be able to share written accounts.

To be able to use maps and globes to find information.
To have an awareness of the world beyond the near locality.

To be able to communicate and handle information.
To be able to present information with an awareness of audience.
To be able to use a painting program to make a pictorial representation.

Optional

tally, graph, chart, list, data, total, survey, collect, criteria, label, axis, grey, apartment, bungalow, caravan, castle, cottage, detached , flat, home, house, house boat, maisonette, mobile home, palace, semi-detached, terraced borough city, community, country, forest, hamlet, metropolis, provincial, rural, settlement, suburban, town, township, village, villa, interpret, compare, information, complete, publish, audience, collaborate.

Some students will be able to