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Updated 14 July 2003, 13.09

Learning aims

Introduction
Display these question starter words (known as the '5 Ws' and '1 H'):

Point out that a reader usually reads a text to find answers to questions like these.

Read through this story with the class and get them to find answers to these questions.

Who...(is the story about? - the government)
What...(has happened? - they are giving the go-ahead to build thousands of new wind turbines)
Where...(has it happened? - off the British coast)
When...(did it take place? - 14 July 2003)
Why...(has this happened? - producing energy by using wind is seen as much more environmentally-friendly than burning fossil fuels)
How...(did it occur? - the turbines will create electricity through wind power)

Main activity
Children answer the same six questions about the story:

Harry's made honorary Bradford City fan

Answers to Potter questions:

Extension activity
Children write own report called Countryside crime on the increase from the facts below:

Compare children's reports with the original news story

Countryside crime on the increase

Plenary
Recap on the '5 Ws' and '1 H'.
Discuss the children's answers and hear their reports written in the extension activity.

For all links and resources click at top right.

More Info

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