Generating vocabulary for a journalistic report
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can generate vocabulary to write a journalistic report.
Key learning points
- Journalistic reports are written using formal and factual language to create a serious and objective tone.
- The use of subject-specific vocabulary is crucial in journalistic reports and varies depending on the news event.
- Appropriate synonyms are used in journalistic reports to create a formal tone and to avoid repetition.
- Formal language involves the use of sophisticated vocabulary without the use of contractions.
Keywords
Formal language - language used in certain non-fiction texts involving sophisticated and objective vocabulary without the use of contractions
Subject-specific vocabulary - vocabulary used when writing about a particular subject
Objective - not influenced by personal feelings or opinions when representing facts
Synonyms - a word that has the same or similar meaning to another word
Common misconception
Children may struggle to create a formal tone without knowledge or exposure to formal vocabulary.
Offer opportunities for children to self-correct with the use of a thesaurus for more formal synonyms.
Teacher tip
Provide an alternative example of a journalistic report on a crime and ask the children to identify subject-specific vocabulary that would be relevant for their report.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What are the linguistic features of a journalistic report?
Q2.Match the people and place from 'Little Red Riding Hood' to their connection to the crime.
Q3.Which type of fronted adverbials are most commonly used when reporting on a crime?
Q4.What kind of subject-specific vocabulary will you need to use in a journalistic report about a crime?
Q5.Which crimes did the Wolf commit?
Q6.Which of the following are examples of formal journalistic writing?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which subject-specific vocabulary do you need to use when writing a journalistic report about 'Little Red Riding Hood'?
Q2.Match the vocabulary to the correct definition.
Q3.Which of the following are synonyms for suspect?
Q4.Which of the following are synonyms for victim?
Q5.Which of the following are synonyms for residence?
Q6.Which of the following are synonyms for witness?
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