Year 4 Term 3
Non-fiction: Persuasive writing
Objective 21 & 23
 
Resource Title
  Kennels, Kids' Castle
 
 
Type of Resource
  Link to Kids' Castle
Online Resource
 
 
Project
  Kids' Castle    
 
Summary
  A small amount of information about the boy who looks after the dogs. There is also a brief paragraph on hunting with dogs.  
 
URL of project
 

http://www.kidsonthenet.com/castle/kennel.html

 

 
In the Classroom
 

Use this as a starting point for discussion and writing to express a point of view about hunting.

 
 
Online activities, instructions or forms
  Children can submit their argument to the Opinions pages of Kids on the Net via the web-based form.  
 
URL of online activities
  http://www.kidsonthenet.com/allabout/write.htm  
 
Linked activities
  Other opinions, on Kids On the Net  
 
Keywords for extensions: Adaptations for different age groups and abilities, special needs
 

Set up class discussions. Plan points to raise beforehand.

Create a like / dislike chart for a topic and encourage 'why' questions

 

 
NLS framework objective (Year)
   4  
 
NLS framework objective (Term)
   3  
 
NLS framework objective (Number)
  21, 23  
 
NLS framework objective (Name)
  To assemble and sequence points in order to plan the presentation of a point of view, eg on hunting, school rules.
To present a point of view in writing, eg in the form of a letter, a report or a script, linking points persuasively and selecting style and vocabulary appropriate to the reader.
 
 
Year group(s) UK - Starting Year group range
  4  
 
Ending year group range
  9  

 
Curriculum Links
  English, Literacy, PSHE  
 
ICT Skills
  Web browsing
 
 
Teacher experience level
  Basic  
 
Length of time required
  1 - 2 lessons Internet Ready PC  

 

 

 


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