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Making Sparks: Light a Fire – English activity for KS2

Key Stage

KS2

Age

Years 3-6

Subjects

In this activity pupils will learn how to use a fire steel to make a small fire and toast a marshmallow. They will develop their spoken language, asking relevant questions, participating in discussions and building on the contributions of others.

Finally they will plan and complete a written piece, using appropriate organisational and presentational devices to structure their work, and selecting a style and range of vocabulary appropriate to the purpose of the writing.

By the end of this activity pupils will: • Have participated in group work, responding and listening to instructions, forming knowledge and understanding collaboratively • Reflected on their experiences to produce a well-structured written piece, using specialist vocabulary and appropriate content to the intended audience

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