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TOWER of LONDON

All the reading and writing activities below are linked to The Tower of London.

By the end of the week you will have produced a non-chronological report.

Enjoy!

Monday

Watch the following video clip about the Tower of London and read the different information
Discuss the information with an adult

The Tower of London. KS1

A brief introduction to the history of the Tower of London.

Tuesday

Recap the key features of a non-chronological report (think back to your hedgehog report)

Recap the information you read yesterday about The Tower of London
Decide on the different sections of your report and record the sub-headings (4) on you planning sheet

Example

Why was the tower built?

Who are the Beefeaters?

Why are there ravens at the tower?

Crown Jewels

Make sure your report has 4 different sections
Your sections of information can be different to mine, use the resources above to help you!

Wednesday

Complete your planning sheet by making notes under each of your sub-headings
Remember notes are not full sentences, just key information e.g. first part of the tower built in 1078
Don't make the information up, you will find all the facts in the resources from Monday!

Thursday

Write the introduction and the first 2 sections of your report
Use your planning sheet for support
Use the success criteria for support (try and include all the key features)
I have included two recording templates if you wish to use them, the first has pictures included and the second has space for you to draw or cut and stick your own pictures

Remember the introduction comes first and tells the reader what the report is all about
An introduction also includes questions to get the reader interested

Example

The Tower of London is a very famous building. When was it first built? What has it been used for over the years? Carry on reading to find out!

Friday

Complete the last 2 sections of your report
Can you add an interesting fact?
Add pictures if you need to, either draw and colour or print, cut and stick them onto your report
Check back though your work for any corrections or improvements using the success criteria for support
Ask an adult to help you check back through your work
Take photographs of your report and email them in so I can have a look!

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