Have them read their work aloud, to themselves or to each other, (if you have access to tablets, they could film or record themselves and watch/listen back), then edit for sense. Impress on children that no writer ever submits their first draft, there are always improvements to be made. Edit and revise your work – for sense, impact and timing.You can use the Thinking Questions below to support this.Īs an extra challenge invite children to include the ‘Master Skill’. Fit into the time restraint and sound natural. Speak their stories aloud and to practise with a timer. Set your students the challenge of writing short news reports (30 seconds) of their prepared stories. This activity could be done in groups, pairs or individually. You may want to create a class list of points, or have pupils note these down on whiteboards/jotters to use when they are writing their own stories. impact words, short sentences, summarising language).ĭraw particular attention to the fact that spoken news is short and snappy in style.
They could work on it for homework to bring to the lesson or it could come from previous work you have done together in class.Ĭhoose a short clip from the Newsround website of a recent story that will engage your class.Īsk them to think about how this story was told by the presenter.ĭiscuss the skills and techniques the reporters use to tell their story (i.e. It could be a real story they have researched themselves or one they have made up. Prepare for this challenge by asking your puipils to find/create/research a news story - it could come from a book you’re reading, a class visit, or a science/history/geography project. Karim: You can design a chair, write a song or even produce a stop-motion animation! Karim: Well if you enjoyed this creative challenge there are loads more on the BBC Teach website. Karim: If you have access to any recording equipment, like a tablet at school, why not record your classmates presenting their report too?įrankie: This is Newsround, and dogs are taking over the world!Įmine: The giant rodent caused chaos as it ran wild through city streets!įlorence: For thousands of years, dinosaurs roamed the earth. Karim: Whilst we're here, should we get the Newsround team to record it for us like a real bulletin? Karim: Well these are looking so good guys! Really proud. Karim: Editing will really help to improve your story. Karim: Don't be afraid to cut words out or change them around. Karim: Remember, spoken sentences work best when you keep them short.
Karim: Right team, are we ready to put the master skill to work and start your challenge? Karim: OK, lets get started! You will need. Karim: And Emine, who's got a real artistic flare. Karim: Florence, who is a singing superstar. Karim: Lets find out more about who's taking part. Karim: And what better place to do it than the Newsround news room. Karim: That means we can use our imaginations to make up a story for that headline and present it as a news report! Karim: Wicked! We can be as creative as we like! And don’t forget - you can be as creative as you like! Shweta: So editing will be your Master Skill. Shweta: In your 30 seconds you are going to have to get across as much information as possible to your audience. Shweta: Your challenge is to write and present a 30 second news story behind the headline, ‘Children take over the CBBC Newsround studio’. Shweta: What I originally had here was, Uh oh, I'm sorry, said Ollie. Shweta: A lot of the time there is a simpler and quicker way to say things without losing any of its sense. Broad vocabulary comes in very handy at this stage. Shweta: I'll always go back and make changes and adjustments. Shweta: But my first draft is never my final draft. Shweta: Sometimes when I am writing, I get on a roll and write whatever comes to mind, Shweta: Its not the most exciting part of the process, I’ll admit, but it makes such a difference to a finished piece. Shweta: Editing and revising your writing is one of the most important skills for any writer. Karim: Meet the master, Shweta Aggarwal is an award winning children's author. Karim: Well, you don’t want to hear it from me – lets hear it from the master.įrankie: RUN VT! EVERYBODY CLEAR THE SET! Karim: We're doing a challenge to tell a story. Jenny: Hi Karim, what are you guys up to? Karim: It’s alright Jenny, they’re with me. Florence: Children take over the CBBC Newsround studio.Įmine: Welcome to the Newsround studio - We are here to present you with a new creative challenge.
0 kommentar(er)
