School Journal Level 4 May 2017 Follow Up Activities
Description
We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the NZ School Journal Level 4 May 2017. Our School Journal resource has everything you need to explore the stories and articles in this publication.
A paper-based and digital option is included, so you can use this in the way that suits you best. It is great for distance learning.
The School Journal Level 4 May 2017 texts that we have featured are:
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Astrobiology: Finding Extraterrestrial Life (article – space, Antarctica)
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The Fight To Vote (article – NZ History)
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Hushed (story)
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Origin Story (with fairy) (story)
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Stitches (story)
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How to Fall (story)
You will receive:
1. Six x Lesson plans
A lesson plan is provided for each story or article covered in this resource
2. Six x Follow Up Activity Sheets
A one-page activity sheet is provided for each story or article covered in this resource.
Each activity sheet contains a range of reading comprehension strategies including:
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Use prior knowledge
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Find information
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Use vocabulary
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Make connections
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Summarise
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Synthesise
a) Dig Deeper multi-modal learning links
These links provide further activities and ideas to help students explore the topic of the story or article further. QR codes and web links are provided so students can visit websites, and watch video clips.
b) Five Creative/Design activities
These activities challenge students to use higher-order thinking to synthesise their knowledge and create something new.
3. Paper-based and digital activities are provided
This resource is provided in both paper-based and digital form (Google Slides).
