Researching the Titanic in preparation for writing a journalistic report
I can gather information about the Titanic from a range of sources.
Researching the Titanic in preparation for writing a journalistic report
I can gather information about the Titanic from a range of sources.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Information can be gathered from a range of different sources (both primary and secondary).
- Journalists research the topic of their reports in order to write accurately about the topic.
- When conducting initial research, facts can be kept general.
Keywords
Research - the detailed study of a subject
Primary source - a source that gives original information from the time of the event
Secondary source - a source written or created after the event that gives information about it
Common misconception
Pupils may think that the Titanic departed on its maiden voyage from Belfast.
Explicit references should be made throughout the lesson to the maiden voyage beginning at Southampton.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
the aim of a text
the person or people who read the text
how the text is structured
Exit quiz
6 Questions
original sources from the time period being studied
sources that do not give original information
the detailed study of a subject