Planning the recount section of a journalistic report
I can plan the recount section of a journalistic report.
Planning the recount section of a journalistic report
I can plan the recount section of a journalistic report.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The recount section of a journalistic report provides specific details about the news event in chronological order.
- Use of subject-specific vocabulary supports planning for a journalistic report.
- Details of the timeline, people involved and action taken are crucial for reporting on a crime.
- A plan is written in note format, using bullet points to write the key facts in a few words.
Keywords
Recount - the section of a journalistic report that provides specific details about the event in chronological order
Subject-specific vocabulary - vocabulary used when writing about a particular subject
Plan - a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text
Notes - bullet points of key information written out of full sentences
Common misconception
Children may find it difficult to identify which key information should be included in the notes.
Offer opportunities for identifying appropriate note examples and identifying which keywords are most important.
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To help you plan your year 4 english lesson on: Planning the recount section of a journalistic report, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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