Robin Hill - Best of the Best! Key Stage 2L English resource for Robin Hill Adventure Park

Introduction

"Robin Hill - Best of the Best!" is a 2-page English resource for Lower Key Stage 2, linked to Robin Hill Adventure Park

This resource is part of a set of 2 with the following alternate variants:

V105332 - KS2L High Ability

Précis

Students will be asked to produce a speech (in small groups) to deliver to children in key stage one, in order to persuade them that their favourite activity at Robin Hill sounds the best. Students can use photographs which they took on site to support their speeches (or they may want to utilise images or video from the Robin Hill website).

Contextual Summary

Curriculum Relevance

English → Spoken Language → Speaking for Purpose

Implementation

Persuasive speeches and/or advertising will have to be investigated in the lead up to this activity (either pre- or post-trip), and students should be encouraged to use key techniques to deliver their talk. Students in key stage one will choose their favourite activity or ride and justify the reasons for their choice. Was it the activity which grabbed their attention or the way it was presented? This will provide students with an enriched experience as they will be using their visit in a creative way; it will also foster links between the two key stages.

Key Skills Practised

Writing for a specific audience/purpose (to persuade)
Understanding the conventions of speeches and advertising
Presentation and spoken language skills
Teamwork

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

Speeches/advertising and key techniques may be investigated prior to the visit

On Site

Capture still images/videos of the theme park, record fun things to do, good experiences etc.

Post-Visit

Completion of the English: Spoken Language resource/s linked to this document

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate their speaking and presentational skills. They will work together to achieve a common goal - to persuade effectively. Students will reflect on their visit. Students have used their visit as a source of inspiration to further their learning, by using persuasive techniques.

FAQs

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

Robin Hill - Best of the Best! is a English resource targeted at Lower Key Stage 2 children, High Ability, supporting a school trip to Robin Hill Adventure Park

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

Robin Hill - Best of the Best! is designed for Lower Key Stage 2 children with High 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?

Robin Hill - Best of the Best! is a English resource specifically targeted at Spoken Language and Speaking for Purpose

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

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

This resource contains elements that are designed to be completed on return to school after the visit plus, there are peripheral task(s) to conduct at any time that suits

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