Writing

 __ __**Friday,8th April 2011**__ __

 __**WALT: Write an argument using persuasive language features to convince people to visit the Bay Of Plenty**__

 Success Criteria  My writing contains an introduction, 3 key arguments and a conclusion  I will state and restate my opinion  I use a range of language resources and punctuation  My paragraphs follow the S E E structure

 __**Why people should visit the Bay Of Plenty**__

 I think people from overseas and other parts of New Zealand **must** visit the Bay Of Plenty because there are many amazing and wonderful places in the BOP. You can go to places like Rotorua,Tauranga,Mount Maunganui,Edgecume,Opotiki, Kawerau  and Whakatane.There are **heaps** of great activities to do throughout these cities**!** So I think everyone should have a chance to experience the stunning Bay Of Plenty**!**Here are some fantastic reasons: There are bucket loads of fun around Bay Of Plenty, from bush walking to swimming with dolphins, from the beach to water parks.

 ( 7.4.11) The nature life in the Bay Of Plenty is amazing! you can go walking in the bush and see the wildlife like birds, caterpillars,butterflies and maybe a kiwi if your lucky!! in the bush, there are also massive trees,such as Kauri trees (the biggest tree in New Zealand is a Kauri tree) Rimu trees, they are also huge. There is the pohutukawa tree, which is a beautiful red tree.There are also the amazing beaches, clean sand,clean water,perfect waves, excellent for surfing, making sand castles, or just relaxing in the sun and getting a nice kiwi tan.There are also amazing snowy or land mountains to scale, these mountains offer amazing views. (8 .4.11)  There are also amazing water and cultural parks, like Waimarino, Leisure world,Rotorua Aquatic center and more. Then there are the cultural parks! These parks include:Kiwi360,Te Puia, Hells gate and loads more of these too.I mean, cant you imagine going down a slide in a kayak, or gong down massive hydro slides,and don’t forget watching the geyser erupt!

 If you don’t like fun parks, there are heritage museums everywhere! There you will find information on all kinds of Kiwi culture!Like at the Rotorua bath house and museum, you can find information on what the bath house was used for many years ago.Thats not all! You can go on a guided tour as well, even watch a 4-D movie!!! If you dont think thats fun, your crazy!

 Well, i really hope you are going to save your pennies and visit the Bay Of Plenty,its really worth it! Remember, you can do Nature walks and activities,go to the beach,visit water parks and cultural parks, dont forget the heritage museums!Boy, is that alot or what? come for a few weeks, or a few months, its your decision!