Talk Like a Sailor! Understanding Maritime Terminology Key Stage 3 English resource for

Introduction

"Talk Like a Sailor! Understanding Maritime Terminology" is a 4-page English resource for Key Stage 3, linked to

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

V107491 - KS2L Mixed Ability
V107492 - KS2U Mixed Ability

Précis

Students complete a crossword using maritime terms and phrases. They will also find out which maritime terms are seen on board, and will gain an understanding of how these words are used in context on board the ferries or at the terminals.

Contextual Summary

This is an English resource that engages students during the Red Funnel ferry crossing. The resource task enables them to increase their vocabulary. Students are asked to complete a number of tasks which introduce them to nautical terms using the ferry crossing as their stimulus material.

Curriculum Relevance

English → Grammar & Vocabulary → Maritime Terminology

Implementation

This is an on-site resource with post-ferry optional tasks. The students will need to be issued with the worksheets they need in order to complete the task. This could be followed up in accommodation or classroom if extra time is needed. It is anticipated that students will be more motivated to complete the task as it relates to an actual experience. The task will reinforce the students? awareness of the use of technical vocabulary in different environments. The resource could be used at any stage throughout the year after the visit to Red Funnel, although the motivating impact of the experience will be reduced over time.

Key Skills Practised

Reading skills
Observation / identification skills
Learning vocabulary of specialised areas of different genres
Writing using specialist terminology

Learning Outcomes

Students will learn and demonstrate their understanding of a range of specialist nautical vocabulary.

FAQs

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

Talk Like a Sailor! Understanding Maritime Terminology is a English resource targeted at Key Stage 3 children, Mixed Ability, supporting a school trip to

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

Talk Like a Sailor! Understanding Maritime Terminology 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?

Talk Like a Sailor! Understanding Maritime Terminology is a English resource specifically targeted at Grammar & Vocabulary and Maritime Terminology

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Students will learn and demonstrate their understanding of a range of specialist nautical vocabulary.

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 and on return to school after the visit

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