Resource #V104211

Précis

It is a reading comprehension task that engages students with their visit to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. The resource tasks enable them to practise their reading, writing and spelling skills. Students are asked to read two short descriptions of specific donkeys. They then answer a set of questions focusing on spelling, meaning and then vocabulary.

Contextual Summary

This resource is designed to be used in the classroom as a post-visit resource. It is a reading comprehension task that engages students with their visit to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. The resource tasks enable them to practise their reading, writing and spelling skills. Students are asked to read a number of short descriptions of specific donkeys. They then answer a set of questions focusing on purpose, meaning and vocabulary before attempting their own description.

Curriculum Relevance

English → Reading → Comprehension

Implementation

The tasks can be integrated into English lessons at any stage throughout the academic year as a revision tool or for reading comprehension practice although the best results will be achieved immediately following the visit. It is anticipated that students will have an enriched experience as they will be reflecting on their school visit activities in a creative way, and this will reinforce how written language can be a valuable expressive tool.

Key Skills Practised

• Reading for meaning
• Identification of purpose
• Learning new vocabulary
• Picking out key information
• Writing a description

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate their reading skills, showing evidence of understanding the meaning of a text and the meaning of particular words and phrases. They will also demonstrate their ability to pick out key points and to apply what they have learned in the creation of their own example.