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Writing Task 7

You have just returned from Uganda after a fantastic adventure! You helped save two
orphaned baby gorillas and Pete’s customers loved the photos you posted on the
store’s website.
Now you are back at work, are you ready for your next task?

I have brought a new kind of spotted insect back from
Uganda that we are going to sell in our store. We have
called it a Spotted Jumping Jack!

Your task is to write a guide for children about how to care for Spotted Jumping
Jacks.

Use an INFORMAL style (see the Writing Toolbox Instruction Manual, page 4) and
make sure the instructions are easy to follow.

You may want to include sections on:
 facts about the Spotted Jumping Jacks
 setting up the insect box
 feeding
 cleaning
 exercise
 general tips.

Dr Raj has jotted some notes and gathered information to help you with the task.

The Spotted Jumping Jack is a
great pet for children. It’s easy to
PETE’S PETS look after and not expensive.

INSECT BOX:
THE IDEAL HOME FOR £10
SPOTTED JUMPING JACKS Pete’s Pets sells a specially
designed box for the Jumping Jack
to live in.
Buy just ONE Jumping Jack because
they like to live on their own. If you
have more than one, they may fight Give it fresh leaves every day.
or even eat each other!

Put newspaper or straw at the
IMPORTANT INFO bottom of the box.
Watch out! This insect can jump, so Remember to clean the box and
make sure you put the lid on its box. change the straw once a week.

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