Writing the first half of a journalistic report based on 'When The Sky Falls'
I can write the introduction and first two main paragraphs of a journalistic report about the events in the resolution of 'When the Sky Falls'.
Writing the first half of a journalistic report based on 'When The Sky Falls'
I can write the introduction and first two main paragraphs of a journalistic report about the events in the resolution of 'When the Sky Falls'.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A journalistic report has a formal tone and it combines factual statements with different perspectives on an event.
- The introduction gives a summary and a description of the event.
- The main paragraphs give different perspectives using both direct and reported speech.
- 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 find it difficult to choose appropriate cohesive devices to connect ideas.
Emphasise that often, we can choose from a wide range of cohesive devices that serve the same purpose; it is simply the writer's choice. Allow plenty of time for oral rehearsal before writing.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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