Comprehension of Information Key Stage 2L English resource for Dinosaur Isle

Introduction

"Comprehension of Information" is a 2-page English resource for Lower Key Stage 2, linked to Dinosaur Isle

This resource is part of a set of 4 with the following alternate variants:

V102172 - KS2L Mid Ability
V102173 - KS2L High Ability
V102174 - KS1 Mixed Ability

Précis

Interpreting a dinosaur-related text

Contextual Summary

This task links with the visit in a supporting sense, allowing for the key skills of English to be practised whilst engaging with the aspects of the Dinosaur Isle museum and the surrounding fossil-rich coastal areas.

Curriculum Relevance

English → Reading → Comprehension

Implementation

This task is ideally undertaken before the visit, as a foundation activity. The resource relates to the fieldwork part of the visit (if applicable to their trip).

Key Skills Practised

Reading for meaning and information
Interpretation skills
Showing an understanding of form, purpose, & audience

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

The resource/questions could be used/answered in class prior to the trip so students are aware of the features of the fossil-rich beach and coastal areas they may encounter on a Dinosaur Isle fossil hunt.

Post-Visit

The resource/questions could be used/answered as a follow-up task to allow for more skills-based curriculum work after the visit to be undertaken.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate many aspects of their reading skills, by comprehending the key information within the text.

FAQs

Q1. What is this resource and which attraction is it for?

Comprehension of Information is a English resource targeted at Lower Key Stage 2 children, Mixed Ability, supporting a school trip to Dinosaur Isle

Q2. Which Key Stage and ability level(s) is this intended for?

Comprehension of Information is designed for Lower Key Stage 2 children with Mixed Ability but is also suitable for younger students working at a high level or studying a specific topic, or as revision / infill for older students who have already covered this previously

Q3. Which areas of the curriculum are covered?

Comprehension of Information is a English resource specifically targeted at Reading and Comprehension

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Students will be able to demonstrate many aspects of their reading skills, by comprehending the key information within the text.

Q5. Does this resource have activities for before and after the visit?

This resource contains elements that are designed to be completed before the trip commences and on return to school after the visit

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