language used in certain non-fiction texts involving sophisticated and objective vocabulary without the use of contractions

vocabulary used when writing about a particular subject

not influenced by personal feelings or opinions when representing facts

a word that has the same or similar meaning to another word

Generating vocabulary for a journalistic report

English

In this unit, pupils learn to report with a journalistic tone on a fictional stimulus for the first time. In 'The Titanic', pupils will learn to refine their journalistic tone with the use of passive voice.

In 'Angler Fish', pupils learnt to write multiple paragraphs per subheading in a non-chronological report. In this unit, pupils will learn to report with a journalistic tone on a fictional stimulus for the first time.

In this unit, pupils write a journalistic report recounting the events of the fairy tale 'Little Red Riding Hood'. Pupils learn to frame a fictional starting point as a newsworthy event before writing in paragraphs in the journalistic style, including incorporating witness quotes.

'Little Red Riding Hood': journalistic report

Which subject-specific vocabulary do you need to use when writing a journalistic report about 'Little Red Riding Hood'?

a person thought to be guilty of a crime or offence

a person harmed or injured as a result of a crime/accident

a person who sees an event/crime take place

Match the vocabulary to the correct definition. 

Which of the following are synonyms for **suspect**?

Which of the following are synonyms for **victim**?

Which of the following are synonyms for **residence**?

Which of the following are synonyms for **witness**?

What are the linguistic features of a journalistic report?

people who saw or heard information linked to the crime

Match the people and place from 'Little Red Riding Hood' to their connection to the crime.

Which type of **fronted adverbials** are most commonly used when reporting on a crime?

What kind of subject-specific vocabulary will you need to use in a journalistic report about a crime?

Which of the following are examples of formal journalistic writing?

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