Year 4 Term 3
Non-fiction: Discussion texts
Objective 23
 
Resource Title
  Children's views on the topic of friends
 
 
Type of Resource
  Link to Kids on the Net
 
 
Project
  All about me, main Kids on the Net  
 
Summary
  A simple forum for children to send pieces of writing that express their personal opinions on the subject of friends. It can be used for debate, with children tailoring their contributions to the web medium, and responding to other views expressed on the page.  
 
URL of project
 

http://www.kidsonthenet.com/allabout/friends/index.cfm

 

 
In the Classroom
 

Children can write their own opinions on the topic of friends, perhaps using one or two thought-provoking pieces from the site to stimulate the debate

 
 
Online activities, instructions or forms
  Send their own opinions and writing on the topic of friends to the site  
 
URL of online activities
  http://www.kidsonthenet.com/allabout/write.htm  
 
Linked activities
  Other areas in 'All about me'  
 
Keywords for extensions: Adaptations for different age groups and abilities, special needs
  Choose another area to express an opinion about.
Speaking and listening exercise where children take it in turns to talk about their friends
 

 
NLS framework objective (Year)
   4  
 
NLS framework objective (Term)
   3  
 
NLS framework objective (Number)
  23  
 
NLS framework objective (Name)
  To present a point of view in writing, e.g., in the form of a letter, a report or a script, linking points persuasively and selecting style and vocabulary appropriate to te reader.  
 
Year group(s) UK - Starting Year group range
   4  
 
Ending year group range
   9  

 
Curriculum Links
  English, Literacy, Drama, PSHE  
 
ICT Skills
 

Word Processing

 
 
Teacher experience level
  Basic   
 
Length of time required
  Several lessons    

 

 

 


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