Planning the first recount paragraph of a journalistic report about the Titanic
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use research to plan the recount paragraph, focusing on the Titanic's design and construction.
Key learning points
- The purpose of the recount section is to engage the reader and give them specific information about what happened.
- An introductory sentence explains what the paragraph is about.
- Relative complex sentences and passive voice enable the writer to convey information in varied ways.
- Relative clauses begin with the relative pronouns ‘who’ or ‘which’.
- Plans should include clear, concise notes.
Keywords
Specific information - clear, exact and particular information
Active voice - a spoken or written voice in which the subject does the verb in a sentence
Passive voice - a spoken or written voice in which the subject is acted upon by the verb
Relative complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and a relative subordinate clause
Parenthesis - additional information that is added to a sentence; if it is removed, the sentence still makes sense
Common misconception
Pupils may want to include quotes from bystanders or other interested parties at the event.
Ensure pupils know that there will be a specific section devoted to quotes from bystanders in another part of the journalistic report.
Teacher tip
Pupils may enjoy researching further information about the Titanic's size, strength and speed.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Tick the definition of subject-specific vocabulary.
Q2.Tick the definition of journalistic language.
Q3.Tick the definition of a fronted adverbial.
Q4.Match the types of fronted adverbials to their examples.
In addition to this,
In spite of this,
Consequently,
Of significant note,
Q5.Match the terms to their definitions:
the most basic, necessary information
detailed facts and information
a number of sentences in one section
Q6.Tick the sentence that uses parenthesis demarcated using brackets correctly.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the parts of the recount paragraph to their definitions:
introduces what the paragraph will be about
gives the reader detailed facts about the topic
links on to the next paragraph
Q2.Tick the relative pronouns.
Q3.Identify the verb in this sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'
Q4.Match the terms to their definitions:
a sentence in which the subject does or is the verb
a sentence where the subject receives the action of the verb
the 'I/we' perspective
the 'he/she/it/they' perspective
Q5.Which of these sentences are written in the passive voice?
Q6.Which of these facts should not be included in the recount paragraph about the ship's construction?
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