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Planning a journalistic report based on 'When The Sky Falls'
Pupil outcome: I can plan the structure and content of a journalistic report based on the events in the resolution of 'When the Sky Falls'. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - In a journalistic report,...
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Writing the second part of a journalistic report about a climate protest
Pupil outcome: I can write the second and third main paragraphs of a journalistic report about a fictional climate protest. Key learning points: - A journalistic report has a formal tone and combines factual statements with different...
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Writing the first half of a journalistic report based on 'When The Sky Falls'
Pupil outcome: I can write the introduction and first two main paragraphs of a journalistic report about the events in the resolution of 'When the Sky Falls'. Key learning points: - A journalistic report has a formal tone and it combines...
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The features of an explanation text
Pupil outcome: I can identify the important features of an explanation text. Key learning points: - An explanation text is a non-fiction text providing information about how or why something works. - The structure of an explanation text...
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Writing the first part of a journalistic report about a climate protest
Pupil outcome: I can write the introduction and first main paragraph of a journalistic report about a fictional climate protest. Key learning points: - A journalistic report has a formal tone and it combines factual statements with...
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Identifying the features of a non-chronological report in preparation for writing about aye-ayes
Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - a non-chronological report is a type of non-fiction text - the purpose of a non-chronological report is to inform the reader about a...
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Generating ideas for a journalistic report based on 'When the Sky Falls'
Pupil outcome: I can summarise the events of the resolution of ‘When the Sky Falls’ and gather different perspectives on the events in role as a journalist. Key learning points: - Before we write, we need to generate a wide range of...
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Christian and non-religious beliefs about creation
Pupil outcome: I can explain scientific and Christian views on the origins of the universe and compare different interpretations of Genesis. Key learning points: - The Big Bang theory, developed by Lemaître and Hawking, explains the...
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Using Verbs in the Subjunctive Mood
This video is a lesson on using verbs in the subjunctive mood. The teacher explains how the subjunctive mood is used to express imaginary or hoped for conditions, and provides examples and practice exercises. The video also covers common...
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Writing the second half of a journalistic report based on 'When The Sky Falls'
Pupil outcome: I can write the final main paragraph and conclusion of a journalistic report about the events in the resolution of 'When the Sky Falls'. Key learning points: - A journalistic report has a formal tone and it combines...
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Writing the opening of a journalistic report
Pupil outcome: I can write the opening of a journalistic report on 'Little Red Riding Hood'. Key learning points: - The opening paragraph of a journalistic report provides an overview of the news event. - The opening answers the...
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Writing the section about Harriet Tubman's activism
Pupil outcome: I can use my research and plan to write the activism section of a biography about Harriet Tubman. Key learning points: - The main body of a biography is split into paragraphs, which are organised by theme. - Using a range...
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Identifying the features of a non-chronological report in preparation for writing about tigers
Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - A non-chronological report is a type of non-fiction text. - The purpose of a non-chronological report is to inform the reader about a...
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Identifying the features of a non-chronological report about King Tut
Pupil outcome: I can identify important features of a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - A non-chronological report is a non-fiction text providing information about a particular subject. - A non-chronological report can be...
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Reporting on Mormor's death in 'The Twisted Tree'
Pupil outcome: I can plan an effective article reporting on Mormor's death. Key learning points: - Effective planning starts with a 'brain dump' where you recall as much relevant information about the task as possible. - Language devices...
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Identifying features of a non-chronological report in preparation for writing
Pupil outcome: I can identify important features of a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - A non-chronological report is a non-fiction text providing information about a particular subject. - A non-chronological report can be...
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Exploring the structure of a journalistic report
Pupil outcome: I can identify the structure of a journalistic report and I can distinguish between statements of fact and different perspectives. Key learning points: - A journalistic report is a non-fiction text that informs the reader...
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Identifying features of a biography in preparation for writing about Darwin
Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of a biography. Key learning points: - A biography is a non-fiction text written about someone's life. - Linguistic features of a biography include third person, formal fronted adverbials,...
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Writing part two of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text
Pupil outcome: I can use a plan to write the second part of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text. Key learning points: - The main body paragraphs should be factual, specific and detailed. - Flattery, presumption and...