This week we are using MIND MAPS to summarize "difficult" texts. In class we looked at a "mind map" or "spider" when we read the story about Gold.
Click here and then print out this free mind map template (pdf)
Exercise: Take a short text from a course book you are using and summarize it using the mind map template.
In term 2 you will learn more of these summarizing skills
Skillswise (BBC)
Skimming ... 1. Learn to skim a text for important information
Exercise: 2. Try the worksheet activity about Primary School Information
Scanning
1. Learn to scan a text for important information
Exercise: 2. Try the worksheet about the Green Arrow Job Advert
HOME DICTATION : Unit 5
Click here to listen to the dictation called Talking to an Aunt which is associated with Unit 5 of our textbook.
Note: Use your printed Spelling Appendix to help you.
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