Planning questions for a talk Key Stage 2U English resource for Dinosaur Isle

Introduction

"Planning questions for a talk" is a 1-page English resource for Upper Key Stage 2, linked to Dinosaur Isle

This resource is part of a set of 3 with the following alternate variants:

V102201 - KS2L Mixed Ability
V102203 - KS3 Mixed Ability

Précis

Planning questions for the talk given by experts at Dinosaur Isle

Contextual Summary

In preparation for students? planned visit to Dinosaur Isle, this activity will see them planning for opportunities to practise their English Spoken Language skills, which are a core part of the English National Curriculum 2014 and, in Scotland, Curriculum for Excellence.

The resource focuses on planning for questioning during the expert talk that is optional for school visits. This resource is designed to link with the talk that is provided by Dinosaur Isle , on subjects as requested by the school.

Curriculum Relevance

English → Spoken Language → Group Q & A with Expert

Implementation

It is suggested to teachers that they complete this resource before the visit, as a taster/preparation activity. Students should then be keen to find the answers to the questions during their venue visit, and may have already researched / guessed at some of the answers.

Key Skills Practised

Identifying key areas for learning
Crafting relevant questions
Recording information
Summarising current knowledge

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

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

On Site

Applying use of the completed resource sheet in the Q&A talk.

Post-Visit

Follow-up tasks could include: Whole class discussion about the responses to the questions; groups presenting their key questions and answers to the class; a written reflective evaluation or summary of what was learned in response to the questions

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate their questioning skills, by asking appropriate questions that increase their understanding and stimulate learning.

FAQs

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

Planning questions for a talk is a English resource targeted at Upper 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?

Planning questions for a talk is designed for Upper 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?

Planning questions for a talk is a English resource specifically targeted at Spoken Language and Group Q & A with Expert

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Students will be able to demonstrate their questioning skills, by asking appropriate questions that increase their understanding and stimulate learning.

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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