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Topical Tuesdays – Kapow

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:20:00 +0000

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This PDF resource includes an article about some new words that have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary, as well as accompanying activity ideas perfect for learning at home or in school:

Hold a debate on why language evolves, and whether it should
Write a two- or three-paragraph story using the words: kapow, padawan, ange, nomophobia and summum malum
Create definitions for these made-up words: breffingle, nopperhast, yoochitrat
Find three three English words that originated from Anglo Saxon, Norman, Viking and Indian cultures

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This wonderful resource came from The Week Junior magazine. This fantastic magazine, written specifically for 8-14 year olds, includes the top news stories of the week plus science and technology, animals and the environment, books, sport and much more.

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All About Charles Dickens

The Week Junior Staff — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:44:00 +0000

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This new pupil resource is about the man who invented Christmas books; Charles Dickens. Do your pupils know his infamous festive tale called 'A Christmas Carol'? In this article, discover the history of this book, and more.

Use this article to:

Learn about Charles Dickens' early life
Find out when the first Christmas book was published
Discover the adaptations of his most famous book
Explore other books that he wrote in his successful career

Download this FREE article to use as a starting point for your teaching and learning all about Charles Dickens.

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Topical Tuesdays – Thousands of Children Without Books

The Week Junior Staff — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 10:30:00 +0000

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A study by the National Literacy Trust has revealed that more than 380,000 children in the UK do not own a single book.

This PDF resource includes an article about this study, as well as accompanying activity ideas:

Debate whether it essential for children to own books? After all, you can borrow books from libraries or read them on electronic devices, both of which save trees. Or do you think that it is important to have books in your house because sometimes you can’t get to a library, and not everyone has electronic devices.
Write a review of a good book you have read recently. Remember to say what it is and who wrote it and give a brief summary of the plot before explaining what you thought of it.
Write a letter to your favourite author, telling them how much you enjoy their books. Try to add two or three interesting questions to ask the author about either themselves or the characters in their books.
What are the UK’s all-time top 10 favourite children’s books? Find some research that has looked into this question and write down the titles and authors of those books. Indicate which ones you have actually read or had read to you.

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A Non-Fiction Unit of Work Using the Week Junior

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:52:00 +0000

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Joanne Kaye from St Bede's Junior School in St Helen's shares her Year 4, 5 and 6 lesson plan for a non-fiction unit of work.

"I ran this English lesson with our Year 4 class using an article about the sale of a David Hockney painting as a lesson starter and a feature on St Andrew's Day for the main lesson on persuasive writing. The lesson covers objectives from across the curriculum and our children loved coming up with their persuasive pitches to visit Scotland."

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The Week Junior magazine is written specifically for 8-14 year olds, includes the top news stories of the week plus science and technology, animals and the environment, books, sport and much more.

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All About The Mabinogion

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:27:00 +0000

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Delve into the mythical world of dragons, giants and magic that is The Mabinogion. This collection of medieval Welsh tales are said to have influenced stories about legendary figures such as King Arthur and the wizard Merlin.

Find out who wrote the tales.
Learn about the four different branches, which tell of Pwyll, Branwen, Manawydan and Math.
Uncover the noble quests, heroic acts and bizarre events that take place in the stories.
Learn about their influence on modern literary works such as J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series.

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All About Investigative Journalism

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 09:15:00 +0000

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Want to teach your students about investigative journalism? This issue explains:

What it is
Why it's important
Why it can be dangerous.

The issue also names a few famous reports within the field of investigative journalism.

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All About the Potter's Potions

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 31 May 2018 13:33:00 +0000

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Plan a Hogwart's-style lesson with this fun All about. Sort the facts from the fiction by looking at the history behind J.K. Rowling’s world of wizardry. Learn about Potter’s potions, plants and the amazing art of alchemy.

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All About Frankenstein

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 31 May 2018 13:14:00 +0000

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Do your pupils know the story of Frankenstein – or that it was written by a teenage girl? This All about article celebrates the novel's 200th anniversary.

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All About UK Newspapers

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 03 May 2018 11:41:10 +0000

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With the rise of fake news, it is important to teach your pupils the power the press has and its effect on British life. Read more on:

The early days of British newspapers
Press success
The future of the press

This free teaching resource will allow pupils to understand the importance of newspapers and how they have had an impact UK citizens' lives.

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All About the Brontë Sisters

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 03 May 2018 11:41:00 +0000

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The Brontë sisters were three of the most talented and famous writers during the first half of the 19th century. But what made their literature so significant? Download this FREE resource to find out why.
Use this resource to:

Learn about their early life
Discover why their books are some of the most popular ever published
Explore the books that made them famous
Understand the cultural reasons why they had to fake their identity

This FREE teaching resource will educate your pupils about the Brontë sisters and their impact on literature.

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