Planning the opening of a journalistic report about the Titanic
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use my knowledge of the Titanic to plan the opening of a journalistic report.
Key learning points
- The opening provides the reader with general information about the event.
- The opening includes when, where and what took place as well as who was there and what is currently happening.
- Subject-specific language is used to convey information to the reader in a clear, formal way.
- Journalists use specific phraseology to write for purpose, tone and credibility.
Keywords
Possession - the state of owning something
Subject-specific vocabulary - vocabulary used when writing about a particular subject
Journalistic language - words and phraseology used in journalistic reports
General information - the most basic, necessary information
Common misconception
Pupils may want to write with too much detail in the opening.
Make explicit reference to 'general information' and remind pupils to keep information in the opening general.
Teacher tip
Show pupils photos and video footage of the Titanic setting sail from Southampton Docks to help them grasp the magnitude of the event at the time.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Where did the Titanic set sail from?
Q2.Which date did the Titanic set sail?
Q3.Put the Titanic's maiden voyage locations in order:
Q4.Subject-specific vocabulary is ...
Q5.A relative complex sentence is ...
Q6.Tick the examples of journalistic language:
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the key words to their definitions:
when a noun owns another noun
vocabulary used when writing about a particular subject
words and phraseology used in journalistic reports
the most basic, necessary information
Q2.Select the missing word: The Titanic set sail on __________ maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean earlier today.
Q3.Tick the examples of subject-specific vocabulary associated with the Titanic:
Q4.Select the examples of journalistic language.
Q5.The purpose of the opening in a journalistic report is to
Q6.The opening plan should include which of the following?
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