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Which subject	English
What topic	Create a 3 week unit on recount about going to Yorkshire wildlife park
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
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Lesson Plan: A 3-Week Unit on Recounting Experiences at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Overview

This four-week unit is designed for Year 2 students to develop their recount writing skills. The focus will be on their experience visiting Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Students will learn how to plan, draft, and share their recounts, enhancing their storytelling abilities as well as their understanding of narrative structure.

Duration

Each lesson will last 30 minutes over three weeks.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the unit, students will be able to:

• Understand the structure of a recount.
• Use descriptive language in their writing.
• Share their experiences in a clear and engaging way.

Resources Needed

• Notebooks or writing paper
• Pencils and erasers
• Pictures or brochures from Yorkshire Wildlife Park (can be printed from the website)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Audio-visual materials (videos or pictures of wildlife)

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Week 1: Introduction to Recounts

Lesson 1: Understanding Recounts

Duration: 30 minutes

1. Introduction (10 minutes)

   • Begin by explaining what a recount is (a story about something that happened).
   • Discuss the purpose of recounts and how they can help us share experiences.

2. Group Activity (15 minutes)

   • Show pictures or a short video of Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
   • Ask students to share what they see and feel.
   • Write key words and phrases on the whiteboard.

3. Independent Writing (5 minutes)

   • Give each student a piece of paper to list three things they would like to see at the park.

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Week 2: Planning and Drafting

Lesson 2: Planning Our Recount

Duration: 30 minutes

1. Recap (5 minutes)

   • Briefly review what a recount is and the key words collected in the previous lesson.

2. Story Planning (15 minutes)

   • Introduce a simple recount structure: Beginning, Middle, and End.
   • Use a story map graphic organiser.
   • Help students plan their recount by discussing:
     • Beginning: Where did we go? (Yorkshire Wildlife Park)
     • Middle: What did we do? (seeing animals, taking pictures)
     • End: How did we feel?

3. Guided Drafting (10 minutes)

   • Prompt students to start writing the beginning of their recount based on their story map.
   • Encourage them to use descriptive words.

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Week 3: Writing and Sharing

Lesson 3: Completing the Recount

Duration: 30 minutes

1. Review and Reflect (5 minutes)

   • Invite a few students to share their beginnings and give constructive feedback.

2. Independent Writing (20 minutes)

   • Have students write the middle and end of their recounts.
   • Remind them to include feelings, descriptions, and events.

3. Editing Session (5 minutes)

   • Guide students in reviewing their work for spelling and grammar.
   • Encourage them to think about adding more details.

Lesson 4: Sharing Our Recounts

Duration: 30 minutes

1. Sharing Time (20 minutes)

   • Create a comfortable environment where each student can share their recount with the class.
   • Use a ‘talking stick’ or similar item to ensure everyone gets a turn.

2. Feedback and Reflection (10 minutes)

   • Discuss as a class what they enjoyed about each other's recounts.
   • Encourage students to think about what made their peers’ stories interesting.

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Assessment

• Monitor students’ participation and engagement during lessons.
• Review their written recounts for structure, creativity, and use of descriptive language.
• Provide feedback on their storytelling and writing skills.

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Conclusion

This unit allows Year 2 students to develop their recount writing through engaging activities centred around a memorable experience, fostering creativity and communication skills in a supportive learning environment.