L3 Article Analysis – World News

Vietnam, Gaza, World Cup warning (15 - 21 November 2024)

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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 

Impartial, independent news for children aged 7+

* First News was named Niche Market Newspaper of the Year at the 2023 Newspaper Awards

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