Recall and summarise Key Stage 3 English resource for Dinosaur Isle

Introduction

"Recall and summarise" is a 1-page English resource for Key Stage 3, linked to Dinosaur Isle

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

V102211 - KS2L Mixed Ability
V102212 - KS2U Mixed Ability

Précis

After students? planned visit to Dinosaur Isle, this activity will enable them to practise their recall and summarising skills. The task also aims to check understanding and compound learning undertaken at the museum.

Contextual Summary

The resource focuses on recalling key points in preparation for writing a summary of learning and understanding in four key areas linked to the Dinosaur Isle museum and optional talk/beach walk.

Curriculum Relevance

English → Writing (Composition) → Writing to Summarise

Implementation

It is suggested to teachers that they complete this resource after the visit as a follow-up activity. Students should then be keen to share all that they learned during their venue visit, and should have good recall of the key pieces of information relating to the four areas.

Key Skills Practised

Recalling information
Identifying key points
Identifying areas of relevance
Summarising information to evidence learning and understanding

Learning Opportunities

On Site

Students could be encouraged to make notes in the four key areas, and could use the sheet for this if preferred by teachers.

Post-Visit

Completion of the English writing resource/s linked to this document

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate their recall and summarising skills, enabling them to practise by retrieving appropriate information and identifying the important learning areas. This should increase their understanding and stimulate learning.

FAQs

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

Recall and summarise is a English resource targeted at Key Stage 3 children, Mixed Ability, supporting a school trip to Dinosaur Isle

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

Recall and summarise is designed for Key Stage 3 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?

Recall and summarise is a English resource specifically targeted at Writing (Composition) and Writing to Summarise

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

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