Understanding Donkey Features Key Stage 2U English resource for Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Introduction

"Understanding Donkey Features" is a 2-page English resource for Upper Key Stage 2, linked to Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

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

V104161 - KS2L Mixed Ability
V104163 - KS3 Mixed Ability

Précis

Students match descriptions of key donkey physical features with the correct terms; they also label a donkey picture using the knowledge they have gained from their reading of the boards at the sanctuary.

Contextual Summary

This is an English reading resource that engages students with their visit to the IW Donkey Sanctuary. The resource task enables them to demonstrate what they have learned and understood about the donkey?s physical characteristics. Students are asked to match the description with its corresponding term, or name.

Curriculum Relevance

English → Reading → Understanding Texts

Implementation

This is a short on-site task that is ideally completed at (or towards) the end of the visit. It is anticipated that students will have an enriched experience as they will be reflecting on their learning in a creative way, and this will reinforce how language can be interpreted and understood, as well as the importance of understanding key terminology.

Key Skills Practised

Reading skills
Interpreting information

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate their understanding of the key terms and names for donkey features and characteristics. They will be able to identify these from reading and interpreting information provided to them.

FAQs

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

Understanding Donkey Features is a English resource targeted at Upper Key Stage 2 children, Mixed Ability, supporting a school trip to Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

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

Understanding Donkey Features 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?

Understanding Donkey Features is a English resource specifically targeted at Reading and Understanding Texts

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 whilst on site at Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and on return to school after the visit

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