Age 10-11- Mars Reading Round Robin Session- Dictionary & Thesaurus

This is a use of a dictionary and thesaurus session in a round robin rotation of activities. We model searching for meanings and synonyms to improve space reports before learners are independent. Further modelling is provided for learners who need more support. The session is aimed at children at an age 10-11 level (Year 6 in England and Wales).

It is a session in a unit based around a mission to Mars with Literacy, Maths and other Curriculum lessons planned. Optional lesson preparation is provided to recap the features of the dictionary and thesaurus.

There is a lesson plan which includes:

• suggested links to curriculums;
• notes to provide lesson support;
• main, groups with suggested timings (please change depending on your class);
• sections of the lesson linked to Blooms taxonomy;
• PowerPoint presentations to support teaching;
• differentiated group activities; and
• consideration of, and reference to, different learning styles

Thankyou,

Team Teaching Alive

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