KS1 Literacy Lesson 2 – Teacher Notes
Summary
During this lesson pupils explore what children need to be happy, and how BBC Children in Need can help. They write an imaginary ‘Recipe for a Happy Child’ and perform it to the class. These poems could even be performed in the Celebration of Champions. Pupils finally vote to decide which fundraising idea the class will put into action for BBC Children in Need so they can be Champions of Change and raise more money than ever to help improve the lives of other children. The lesson ends with pupils planning the details of their chosen fundraiser and then holding the event in the run-up to BBC Children in Need.
Learning Outcomes
Pupils will:
Explore what a child needs to be happy
Find out about the work of BBC Children in Need
Practise instructional writing and write an imaginary recipe
Use adventurous and wide-ranging vocabulary
Decide on the best fundraising idea for the class
Assemble and develop ideas on paper and on screen
Begin to plan the fundraising idea
Related Resources
Teacher - Literacy Lesson 2 PowerPoint and Video 3: Where will your fundraising go?
You can print copies of these resources from the Teacher PowerPoint - no need for extra downloads!
Pupils – ‘Recipe for a Happy Child’ writing frame (slide 9, 10)
Pupils - Editable Event Poster (slide 15)
Introduction
Begin the lesson by remembering what you did in the last lesson and thinking about what you will do today (slides 2, 3). Next, look at the photos of the children (slide 4). Why do pupils think these children are happy? Generate a discussion about BBC Children in Need and the work that they do to make people happy. Ask why pupils think the charity is important to our school. Can we become Champions of Change and make a difference too?
Illustrate the amazing difference that BBC Children in Need can make in the lives of so many by sharing Video 3: where will your fundraising go (slide 5)?
Activities
Partner Task 1 – (Slides 6 and 7)
With a Learning Partner the children talk about things that make them smile and feel happy (slide 6). You could give them some examples of what makes you happy to start them off. After a couple of minutes the children must ‘Snap Back’ (face the front again) ready to share their ideas with the rest of the class.
Slide 7 shows a simplified recipe for ‘Pudsey’s Biscuits’. All together, read the list of ingredients.
Partner Task 2 – (Slides 8-11)
The pupils must now work together to create an imaginary recipe including all the things that make children happy instead of the food ingredients. Provide some examples to get the children started.
Hand out writing frames for the less-able pupils (slide 9) which has the ingredients only. A further worksheet includes a method too for the more-able pupils to complete (slide 10).
If time allows, give some/all of the children the opportunity to read their recipe to the class. Emphasise the need for a loud, clear speaking voice. Classmates can peer assess with the ‘two stars and a wish’ approach (highlighting two positives from the work and one area that needs improvement).
The pupils may even want to read out their ‘Recipes for a Happy Child’ in the Celebration of Champions.
Fundraising Ideas: Class Activity
Explain to pupils that the class will now vote for their very own BBC Children in Need fundraising activity, to raise as much money as they possibly can!
Reveal the three most popular class fundraising activities from everyone’s amazing ideas that were voted on last lesson. You can edit slide 12 to display these on the interactive whiteboard (as it was a secret ballot, you may want to subtly choose the three most appropriate ideas!). Using slide 13 explain that everyone will vote for their favourite fundraising idea from 1, 2 or 3 by writing the number on a piece of
paper. Ask children to fold their piece of paper and hand it in to you to be counted.
Holding the vote - A ‘hands-up’ vote means that everyone is able to see ideas judged as less popular, which may be difficult for some pupils. In addition, children will also know immediately which idea has won, which may present a challenge if the idea isn't completely realistic!
A ‘sealed ballot’ vote instead allows you, as the teacher, to count the votes and report the 'official' results back to the class!
REVEAL THE CHOSEN IDEA!
Emphasise how much fun this fundraiser will be, to perk up any children who may be feeling disappointed that their chosen idea didn’t win!
Whole Class Plenary
Use the prompt questions on the Teacher PowerPoint (slide 14) to lead a class discussion on planning your fundraising event. Encourage pupils to think carefully about the details of what needs to happen, and when. Allocate tasks, and make sure that everyone understands their roles. Completing the suggested planning chart would help you and your pupils keep track of progress.
An editable poster is provided to help you publicise your event (slide 15)
Now it’s time to put your fundraising plans into action! Don’t forget to tell your lead Champions your fundraising plans so they can give you a helping hand!
Remember, you can purchase merchandise items such as wristbands, key rings and Pudsey and Blush ears from the BBC Children in Need website. These might form part of your fundraising efforts or just help get everyone in the fundraising spirit!
You can find more tools, tips and resources at bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/championsofchange