Fossils_09.12.21

• ENGLISH
• Primary Education
• Age 7-9

Expected Learning Outcomes

I WILL BE ABLE TO:

* read two pieces of writing from a children’s magazine.

* relate with the main idea of the articles to answer the questions based on the same. 

What's the best place to look for real fossils?

1. Somewhere where there is sedimentary rock
2. a beach or a field
3. a farmland
4. All of the above

What's the most essential piece of kit for fossil hunting?

1. Your eyes
2. Your ears
3. Your hands
4. Your nose

Why is it important for children to
go fossil hunting with an adult?

Let's recheck...

Why is it important for children to go fossil hunting with an adult?

Fossil hunting can be dangerous, for example if there are rockfalls or a risk of getting cut off by the tide.

Share the words and phrases in the report which
the writer has used to grab the reader's attention.

Let's recheck...

Share the words and phrases in the report which the writer has used to grab the reader's attention.

'Here's what you need to know...hunter!'

'if you are very lucky and...garden!'

'The best bit of kit is your eyes!'

Why do you think the report includes subheadings?

1. Through subheadings, the reader is able to find the needed information easily.
2. Subheadings grab the reader's attention.
3. Subheadings make the report interesting.
4. Subheadings summarize the report.

What do you use plaster of Paris for, if you want to make a fake fossil?

1. We use it to mix colours in it.
2. We use it to make the shape of the fossil.
3. We use it to paint the fake fossil.

The plastic toys in the clay are taken out because _____________________.

1. you need to pour the plaster into the impression left behind by the toys
2. you need to play with them and stay entertained
3. you don't need to pour the plaster of Paris anywhere into the toys' impression

Let's share...

How has the writer of the instruction text tried to grab the reader's attention?

Let's recheck...

How has the writer of the instruction text tried to grab the reader's attention?

An attention-grabbing opening aimed at making the reader feel it would be good to make a fossil grabs the reader's attention.

Let's share...

How easy do you think it would be to follow the instructions? Could the writer have added anything to make it easier?

Let's recheck...

To make the instructions easier, the writer could have added precise instructions for using the plaster of Paris, and included some photos showing each stage of the process.

Home Fun

Be ready for a JAM (Just a Minute!) presentation sharing your experience of making your own fossil.

SUCCESS CRITERIA
Now, I CAN:
* read two pieces of writing from a children’s magazine.
* relate with the main idea of the articles to answer the questions based on the same.

1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. I need some help.