LO: To further develop the understanding of features of a range of text type.

Let's activate our prior knowledge! 

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Can you list all the features of a Non-Chronological report?

Gemu
https://wordwall.net/resource/12738452/english/non-chronological-report

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Using your feature list, can you now highlight the features in these reports?

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Read the School of Sanctuary texts below.
Then create a word bank to help you plan your writing.
Write down any important words, key ideas or useful phrases.

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These are famous refugees who had to find sanctuary and leave their home country for safety.

You will choose one person and write about them in your Roots and Routes fact file.

Use the Little People, BIG DREAMS books to help you gather important information.

 

Use the sentence starters below to get you going!

Cofio to add your own.

The person I am writing about is...
They had to leave their country because...

This refugee had to seek sanctuary when...
Their journey shows that...

One significant reason this individual became a refugee was...
Their story helps us understand how roots and routes can shape someone’s life because...

 

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Planning
Here a the sub-headings.
Plan what you are going to write about.

Introduction: What are Routes and Roots?
Understanding Our Roots
The Routes People Travel
Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Celebrating Diversity
Inspirational Lives
Why Routes and Roots Matter

 

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Let's get writing!

Introduction: What are Routes and Roots?

• Routes and roots are important because…
• When we talk about “routes,” we mean…
• The word “roots” refers to…
• Together, routes and roots help us understand…

Understanding Our Roots

• Our roots tell us…
• My family’s background shows that…
• One thing that helps explain who we are is…
• Our traditions and stories come from…

The Routes People Travel

• People often travel different routes because…
• A route someone might take is…
• Families sometimes move to new places due to…
• These journeys can be challenging because…

Refugees and Asylum Seekers

• A refugee is someone who…
• People seek asylum when…
• One reason refugees leave their country is…
• It is important to support refugees because…

Celebrating Diversity

• Diversity is important because…
• We can celebrate our differences by…
• One way to make everyone feel welcome is…
• Our school community is stronger when…

Inspirational Lives

• An inspirational person is someone who…
• One person who inspires me is…
• Their story matters because…
• They show us that…

Why Routes and Roots Matter

• Understanding routes and roots helps us to…
• They matter because they teach us…
• When we learn about other people’s journeys, we…
• Knowing our own roots helps us understand…