Year 4

Journalistic Writing - based on traditional tales

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Lessons (20)

To identify the features of a newspaper report

In this lesson, we will discuss journalistic writing and the purpose, audience, language and layout of newspaper reports. We will read an example newspaper report and identify some of the key features.

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To investigate compound nouns

In this lesson, we will investigate compound nouns, creating them using two nouns.

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To revise speech punctuation

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To identify the features of a newspaper report

In this lesson, we will recap the purpose, audience, language and layout of newspaper reports. We will read an example newspaper report and identify some of the key features.

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To develop a rich understanding of words associated with feeling surprised

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To gather information and evidence for a newspaper report

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To practise and apply knowledge of compound words, including test

In this lesson, we will practise and apply our knowledge of compound nouns.

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To generate formal, journalistic vocabulary

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To plan the opening and chronological recount paragraph of a newspaper report

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To write the opening of a newspaper report

In this lesson, we will discuss the features and the success criteria for our opening paragraph, look at a model opening paragraph and write the opening paragraph of a newspaper report.

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To write the chronological recount paragraph of a newspaper report

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To investigate homophones

In this lesson, we will be investigating homophones. We will explore key vocabulary, investigate and generate rules and find out the new words to learn.

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To practise using simple past, present and future tense

In this lesson, we will explore the features of simple past, present and future tense. We will practise using each tense in sentences.

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To edit a newspaper report

In this lesson, we will edit our newspaper report, focusing on checking for errors and making improvements.

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To develop a rich understanding of words associated with feeling surprised

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To plan the quotes paragraph of a newspaper report

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To practise and apply knowledge of homophones, including test

In this lesson, we will practise and apply our knowledge of homophones.

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To practise writing direct and reported speech

In this lesson, we will explore the differences between direct and reported speech. We will identify the main features and practise writing and punctuating our own speech sentences.

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To write the quotes paragraph of a newspaper report

In this lesson, we will write the quotes paragraph of a newspaper report, focusing on direct and reported speech.

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To write the closing paragraph of a newspaper report

In this lesson, we will write the closing paragraph of a newspaper report, focusing on past, present and future tense.

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