L3 Article Analysis – Biodiversity News
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In this resource...
In this resource:
- Complete article texts, with colour images
- Glossary
- Questions under three headings: find and explain the facts; deduce and infer information; analyse the writing and presentation
- Worksheets with and without lines for writing
- Answer sheet with both expected and developed responses, linking questions to specific reading skills
- Opportunities for children to form and express opinions, make predictions, and draw in prior knowledge
Suitable for:
- KS3 (age 11+) independent, small group or whole-class work, and homework, as well as for pupils achieving greater depth in reading at KS2
Outcomes:
- Build familiarity with reading challenging, age-appropriate non-fiction texts
- Develop key comprehension skills: retrieval, inference, sequencing, prediction and comparison
- Recognise the use of specific techniques for writing style and presentation
- Introduce students to the skills required for GCSE English Language paper 2
- Encourage lively, informed debate
- Support students in forming and expressing evidenced opinions
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