News

Assessment for Learning Resource Bank
Web-based Learning and Teaching Support

Learning Target for Key Stage 2:
KSf - To understand some aspects of how the English language works, including how grammatical features contribute to meaning and how simple texts are organised; and apply this understanding to one's learning and use of the language
Learning Objectives:
Text Types	Vocabulary	Language Items and Communicative Functions	Language Skills	Attitudes	Generic Skills
news reports	verbs and nouns related to accidents / crimes	draw others' attention to people and things and describe them briefly	Reading Writing	awareness of English as an international language of communication	critical thinking skills creativity

Stage	Description	Materials for more able & less able learners	Duration (lesson)
Lead-in	Learners identify the differences between a recount and a newspaper article.	PPT Worksheets	0.5
Pre-reading	Teacher pre-teaches vocabulary by using pictures. Learners can consolidate learning through a matching activity.	PPT Worksheets	1.5
While-reading	Learners read the text. For extension, they are engaged in vocabulary sorting activities.	PPT Worksheets	4
Post-reading	Learners review the use of direct speech, punctuation, simple past tense and past continuous tense in the newspaper articles.	PPT	2
Reading Assessment	Learners apply the reading strategies learned.	Assessment	0.5
Pre-writing	Learners learn the text structure, features and language of a newspaper article.	Worksheets	2.5
While-writing	Learners co-construct a newspaper article.	Worksheets	2
Post-writing	Learners are engaged in peer evaluation.	Evaluation form	0.5