Continuing the topic of the news, let’s now turn our attention to the newspapers. Does anyone still read the newspapers? Do your parents or grandparents read a daily newspaper on printed paper? Or do they subscribe to a paper and read it on a tablet? Do you read newspapers? Let’s find out what we know about newspapers nowadays.
This second section contains 6 steps. Work them through step by step.
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Introduction |
Find out what you already know. |
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Watching and writing |
Name as much UK national newspapers as you know. Watch a video and write down names of newspapers you hear. Explain whether you think a story is fake or not. |
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Reading |
Name the title of the article. Tick the topics you think will appear. Read the article and do the exercises. Answer questions in your own words. |
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Words |
Find verbs in the text and match with the meaning. Complete sentences. |
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Grammar |
About mixed conditionals. Read theory and do the exercises. |
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Listening |
Look at the picture. Answer questions about photojournalism. Listen to the audio and answer questions. |
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Writing task |
To provide a guide for younger pupils on spotting fake news, present your ideas in words and pictures. |
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Evaluation |
Reflecting on what you have learned. |
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