Takes the whole group to the same educational end via tasks which are progressive through two 1hr sessions (or so). It looks at ‘explicit’ and ‘implicit’ definitions and examples. It uses a how to stay safe at a concert video to start with and has questions on the handout. There are a couple of basic reading tasks and a group activity with a map link and matching 10 questions. Looks briefly at 6 non-fictional layouts and has a pairs, matching, game with instructions for peer questioning. There is a template and suggestions for a mock article and an example basic article with an annotations task. There is a mini homework task at the end. Join the discussion! Like our Facebook page and join our group…share your experiences and ask any questions:

This is a good starter or extension task but it is only visually Christmassy. Starts off quite basic and works towards more complex words and I did get mistletoe in there. Would work well on the back of my punctuation practice sheet - with answer sheets both can be peer marked and this one even has a box for a peer marker to initial. Any feedback would be appreciated! Hope you find it useful…