British Science Week Reading week 5 session 1 1 star - Miss Crook's - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

1. British Science Week slides.notebook March 20, 2020 British Science Week Reading week 5 session 1 1 star - Miss Crook's English set 2 stars - Ms White/Mrs Howells' and Mrs Vokes' English set 3 stars - Mrs Lenza's and Miss Dipietro's English sets 1

1. British Science Week slides.notebook March 20, 2020 British Science Week was earlier in March this year. Today's reading activity will focus on this event. Before you begin answering the comprehension questions, have a think about the following... 2

1. British Science Week slides.notebook March 20, 2020 1. Skim and scan the text. What is the purpose of this text? What makes you think this? 3

1. British Science Week slides.notebook March 20, 2020 2. What vocabulary are you unsure of? What do you think it means? Which strategy could you use to try and help you understanding the meaning of the word? (TOP TIPS: read around the word, try and replace it or look for clues within the word!) 4

1. British Science Week slides.notebook March 20, 2020 3. Can you summarise what you've read in your own words? 5

1. British Science Week slides.notebook March 20, 2020 Now try working your way through the comprehension questions... Think really carefully about what the question is asking you to do. Which VIPERS skill will you be able to apply? Once you've finished, go back and check your answers carefully! 6

1. British Science Week slides.notebook March 20, 2020 TOP TIPS FOR GETTING AS MANY MARKS AS POSSIBLE! - keep looking back at the text - don't repeat the same point in one answer - if you are asked to make 2 points, make sure they are 2 different points! - keep your answers concise - answer every question 7