Tertiary Catalogue

Our impulsive, feisty 13 year old, Pip, has convinced the fast food loving principal that the canteen food could do with a face lift. Pip must now write an information report on nutrition, together with a case study of a terrific school canteen. In order to learn how to write an information report, Pip volunteers for a day of work experience at a local newspaper. Through an engaging story, this Australian-made, curriculum fit programme explores how to report accurate written information, including identifying and avoiding personal bias, avoiding excessive use of technical language, and using a range of reliable sources to gather information. Show Less

Pip is an impulsive, feisty 13 year old who lives in a family of opinionated and eccentric people. While Pip's no stranger to an argument, she needs to learn how to harness her own passion and conviction! When she is given the task of doing an oral presentation, her mission is to get the near-inedible school canteen food improved, Jamie Oliver style. Through an engaging story, this Australian-made, primary program explores what makes good persuasive writing, including incorporating others' points of view into your rebuttals, not being rude, using humour, appealing to emotions, and the importance of research and evidence. Show Less