Generating ideas for a journalistic report based on 'When the Sky Falls'
I can summarise the events of the resolution of ‘When the Sky Falls’ and gather different perspectives on the events in role as a journalist.
Generating ideas for a journalistic report based on 'When the Sky Falls'
I can summarise the events of the resolution of ‘When the Sky Falls’ and gather different perspectives on the events in role as a journalist.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Before we write, we need to generate a wide range of ideas.
- Journalistic writing includes both factual information and a range of different perspectives.
- In this case, we can gather 'factual' information from our reading of 'When the Sky Falls'.
- We can gather different perspectives by engaging in role play based on our understanding of the book.
- These ideas will feed into our planning and writing.
Keywords
Journalistic report - a non-fiction text that informs the reader about an event
Factual information - information that is true or proven
Perspective - someone’s view of events
Resolution - the part of a narrative where ‘problems’ are resolved
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to generate ideas for role play.
You might choose to hot seat each character in turn as a whole class, choosing children who feel confident sharing ideas to play each role.
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- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
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Adult supervision recommended
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
very brief summary of what happened
the key details (about what, why, who, where and when)
different perspectives on the event with some extra details
the latest information, official position and what will happen next