Assessment for Learning Resource Bank

Web-based Learning and Teaching Support

Learning and Teaching Activity – Book Covers

Learning Targets for Key Stage 1:

KSb - To interpret and use simple given information through processes or activities such as labelling, matching, sequencing, describing, classifying; and to follow simple instructions.

Learning objectives:

Text Types

Vocabulary

Language Items and Communicative Functions

Language Skills

Attitudes

Generic Skills

N.A.

N.A.

N.A.

- Reading
- Writing

- develop confidence in using English

- problem-solving skills
- creativity

Related Basic Competencies:

L2-R-6-P3BC: Applying a small range of simple reference skills
L2-W-3-P3BC: Writing and / or responding to short and simple texts with relevant information and ideas (including personal experiences and imaginative ideas ) with the help of cues

Activity

Description

Duration

(mins.)

For students'self-access

Part 1

 

A PowerPoint presentation: Learning About Book Covers
Learners identify the information given on a book cover.

5

4

Part 2

1

2

An interactive activity: Knowing More About Books
Learners identify the information given on book covers for consolidation.
5
3

Part 3

 

 

An extended activity: Discovering Books
Learners look for books, identify the information on the book cover and complete a worksheet.
10
6

Part 4

 


An extended activity: Little Writers
Learners create a simple storybook in groups. Then, they present their stories to the class.

60

5