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Planning the recount section of a journalistic report

'Little Red Riding Hood': journalistic report

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils write a journalistic report recounting the events of the fairy tale 'Little Red Riding Hood'. Pupils learn to frame a fictional starting point as a newsworthy event before writing in paragraphs in the journalistic style, including incorporating witness quotes.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to plan the recount section of a journalistic report.

Key Notes

  • 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.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 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 Mistakes To Avoid

  • Children may find it difficult to identify which key information should be included in the notes.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key 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.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'recount'

the section of a journalistic report that provides specific details about the event in chronological order.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Children may find it difficult to identify which key information should be included in the notes. Correction: Offer opportunities for identifying appropriate note examples and identifying which keywords are most important.

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