WWII Newspaper Reports

A block of 11 lessons with one ‘stand alone’ diary entry lesson which links to Letters from the Lighthouse’.

The main body of the lessons is looking at features and skills to create a news article based on the mass evacuation of children and vulnerable adults during WWII. This unit goes well with learning about WWII in history.

Please note: this is a smart notebook file. I have attached pdf and ppt versions of these files but these are not editable. Smart notebook is the best format for this!

LI: To write a diary entry (cold task)
Success Criteria:
I can take on the persona of a character.
I can write in first person.

LI: To explore the features of a news article.
Success Criteria:
I know what makes something ‘news’.
I can identify key language and structural features.
I can answer questions based on a text.

LI: To use compound sentences with accuracy.
Success Criteria:
I can identify main and subordinate clauses.
I can use a range of coordinating conjunctions.
I can write topical compound sentences.

LI: To use a range of conjunctions when creating complex sentences.
Success Criteria:
I can identify a range of complex sentences.
I know that a complex sentence contains a main (independent) clause and at least one subordinate (dependent) clause.
I can identify a range of conjunctions.
I can form a variety of complex sentences.

LI: To use parenthesis to add additional information.
Success Criteria:
I can identify parenthesis.
I can decide what punctuation to use for parenthesis.
I can write sentences including parenthesis.

LI: To use direct and reported speech.
Success Criteria:
I can differentiate between direct and reported speech.
I can punctuate direct speech accurately.
I can draw out key quotes from a range of information.
I can write the main body including a variety of reported and direct speech.

LI: To write an effective introduction.
Success Criteria:
I know what the 5Ws are.
I can use the 5Ws to create an effective introduction.
I can suggest an appropriate headline.
I can use prepositions and adverbs to express time, place and cause.

LI: To form detailed paragraphs.
Success Criteria:
I understand the structure of a news article.
I can expand on a point.
I can link my sentences together to provide cohesion.

LI: To plan a newspaper article.
Success Criteria:
I can box up a newspaper report.
I can use the 5Ws.
I can write factually.

LI: To write a newspaper article.
Success Criteria:
I can use my plan to help me.
I can include an appropriate heading and hook.
I can use the 5w’s in my introduction.
I can link my sentences, selecting appropriate time words.

LI: To publish a newspaper article.
Success Criteria:
I can carefully proof-read my work.
I can make changes to improve my work.
I can present my work using my best handwriting.