Discovering The Layers Of Mars!

In Week 5 of Term 2 our class focused on how to write great information reports.

We wrote about the planet Mars as we are in the middle of learning about Planet Earth and Beyond. Learning how to write a great information report will help us with our self-guided topics in a few weeks time.

Here is my writing, after I have self-assessed and peer-assessed my work.

Discovering the layers of Mars

Mars is the 4th planet from the sun in our solar system. Mars orbits the sun and is named after the Roman God of War. This report will explain every little detail you need to know about Mars!AppearanceMars is Earth’s neighbor and is the 4th planet near the sun. Mars’ has a iron surface which causes it to be a red shade. Mars has a red, fiery colour to it, it may look hot but don’t let it fool you(but is not typically hot). Amazingly, Mars is home to Olympus Mons which is the largest mountain in our solar system. Shockingly, Olympus Mons is measured at 6792 km across, Mars is still only the 2nd smallest planet. Fascinatingly, Mars is only half the size of Earth which is amazing!Could Humans Live on Mars? Mars is known to have no life and is a non inhabitable planet. Oxygen is needed in everyday life but Mars is known to have no existence of oxygen because it has a thin atmosphere on Mars. It is home to the most stormiest dust storms in the solar system.  As heard before, Mars is home to the biggest, and dangerous volcano (Olympus Mons) in our Solar System. Unfortunately, H20 is inaccessible on Mars therefore no life could survive on this planet. This is factual information so don't you think of putting your family's life into danger by thinking this is a fun, family vacation because it is not!Mars’ Moons. Mars’ has weird Moons and is not near as regular as Earth's Moon. Imagine, Mars having circled but two irregular shaped Moons but it is a reality. They are shaped as two lumpy potatoes. These Moons are named Phobos and Deimos. The biggest Moon that circles Mars is called Phobos which is measured 28 kilometers across. Despite, its size, Mars has a lot of things apart of it. Mars has two Moons but they are not the same to the Moon we see at night.Conclusion Mars, Earth's closest neighbor, despite its small size is awfully fascinating. Now that you have seen my perspective on why Mars is a hostile environment, you can learn more at https://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/choices/mars1.htm If you liked this a lot, you might want to make your own non chronological report about Space or a Planet!  

My Information Report Success Criteria:	Self	Peer
My heading:
is an interesting title (I might have phrased the title as a question.)	*	*
My opening paragraph:
says what my report is about in a clear way	*	*
gives a general “classification” – and maybe a technical classification	*	*
outlines the main features of the subject	*	*
My main paragraphs:
have sub-headings where helpful	*	*
have clear topic sentences  (topic and main point)	*	*
are organised so that each paragraph is about a different aspect of the subject	*	*
give detailed information (factual descriptions)
include specific, technical vocabulary	*	*
are generally balanced (have a similar amount of detail about the different aspects I write about)
may have helpful: tables, pictures and/or diagrams to add information
My end paragraph:
draws the report together/sums up my main points
may give a personal opinion; ask the reader a question and/or tell the reader where further information may be found	*	*