Writing the second half of a journalistic report based on 'When The Sky Falls'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the final main paragraph and conclusion of a journalistic report about the events in the resolution of 'When the Sky Falls'.
Key learning points
- A journalistic report has a formal tone and it combines factual statements with different perspectives on an event.
- The main paragraphs give different perspectives, using both direct and reported speech.
- The conclusion includes the 'official' perspective, gives the most up-to-date information and looks to the future.
- Throughout, a range of cohesive devices can be used to connect ideas together.
Keywords
Formal tone - the effect created by using serious, factual language
Direct speech - when we write the exact words spoken by someone, enclosed in inverted commas to indicate speech
Reported speech - when we write what someone said without using the exact words they spoke and without using inverted commas
Cohesive devices - language structures that contribute to text cohesion
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to integrate direct and reported speech into a paragraph that also contains factual information.
During shared writing, model how we can switch between direct and reported speech.
Teacher tip
Ensure that pupils have access to their plan from the previous lesson. A slide has been left lined for you to complete shared writing with your class if required.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Whose perspectives are included in our journalistic report based on 'When the Sky Falls'?
Q2.Which of these are not a feature of a formal tone?
Q3.Which sentence uses a formal tone that is appropriate for a journalistic report?
Q4.What does this sentence from a main paragraph show? 'Mr Mayo said that the wardens had arrived just in time to save the boy from the wolf.'
Q5.Which of the following is not found in the main paragraphs of our journalistic report?
Q6.Which cohesive device is used in this sentence? 'Mrs Farrelly, who is the zoo manager, said that she understood the wardens' actions.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these are features specific to the conclusion of our journalistic report?
Q2.What is the 'official' perspective in our newspaper report?
Q3.What cohesive device is seen in this example? 'Joseph, a volunteer at the zoo, explained that he had come to the zoo to protect the public.'
Q4.Which example below uses reported speech correctly?
Q5.What feature of a conclusion is shown in this sentence? 'The zoo will remain closed for the duration of the war; however, it will require public donations to survive.'
Q6.What feature of a conclusion is shown in this sentence? 'The remaining animals at the zoo are now secure.'
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