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“The Big Write” A News Report

“The Big Write” A News Report. Mr Fehrenbach February 2014. Learning Outcome. To produce an extended piece of writing which identifies, describes and explains the events of a volcanic eruption of Mount Etna To show evidence of PEEL using as many correct geographical terms as possible.

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“The Big Write” A News Report

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  1. “The Big Write”A News Report Mr Fehrenbach February 2014

  2. Learning Outcome • To produce an extended piece of writing which identifies, describes and explains the events of a volcanic eruption of Mount Etna • To show evidence of PEEL using as many correct geographical terms as possible

  3. Success Criteria • Level 3cba- Basic description of the location, causes and effects of the volcanic eruption. Few geography words used. (Point- Evidence) • Level 4cba- Sound description of the location with explanations offered for some of the causes and effects. Several geography words used. (Point- Evidence- Some Explain) • Level 5cba- Good detail given describing the location and explaining the causes and effects of the eruption. Some judgements made which show understanding of the impact of the eruption on the people and surrounding area. Many geography words used. (Point- Evidence- Lots of Explain) • Level 6cba- Excellent detail given describing the location and explaining the causes and effects of the eruption. Good judgements made which show a high level of understanding of the impact on the people and surrounding area both short term and long term. Also able to ask questions regarding to possible future actions. Full range of geography words. (Point- Evidence- Explain- Links)

  4. Key Ideas to be included • A description of where the volcano is located. Include a map. • A description and explanation of why the volcano is erupting. Include diagrams. • The effects the eruption is having on the surrounding area. Include images of damage done • An interview with some eyewitnesses who have viewed the events.

  5. Resources to Use • Front Page Design Layout • Text Books, Places and Interactions • Glossary of Terms to use • Levelled Task Sheet L3, 4, 5 and 6 • Success Criteria • Help Sheet L3, 4,5 and 6 • Own research

  6. Websites you can try Mount Etna - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/earth/collections/mount_etna mount etna map - Google Search

  7. Sentence starters Mount Etna is located ………. The cause of the eruption was …….. This resulted in ……. The effects on the people and land was ……. The problems these caused included ……

  8. Questions to ask • What ……. • Where …… • Why ……. • When …… • Who …… A local resident I spoke to said in reply ………

  9. Additional ideas • Type it up as a News Report • Insert pictures and maps from the internet • Include a glossary of Key terms • Include a fact file • Advice to local people to keep safe

  10. Success Criteria • Level 3cba- Basic description of the location, causes and effects of the volcanic eruption. Few geography words used. (Point- Evidence) • Level 4cba- Sound description of the location with explanations offered for some of the causes and effects. Several geography words used. (Point- Evidence- Some Explain) • Level 5cba- Good detail given describing the location and explaining the causes and effects of the eruption. Some judgements made which show understanding of the impact of the eruption on the people and surrounding area. Many geography words used. (Point- Evidence- Lots of Explain) • Level 6cba- Excellent detail given describing the location and explaining the causes and effects of the eruption. Good judgements made which show a high level of understanding of the impact on the people and surrounding area both short term and long term. Also able to ask questions regarding to possible future actions. Full range of geography words. (Point- Evidence- Explain- Links)

  11. Homework -Task 1 • Complete Task 1 onto your Front Page design layout which includes: • Name of Newspaper (Choose app. Font/ Logo) • Date when eruption happened • Main heading to attract readers to your article • Description of where the volcano is located. Include a map. Make it look as much like a professional news report as possible.

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