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Carnival time

Topics Reception/Year 1
This unit is part of Carnival of the Animals Finale

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Objectives

English

  • Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and debates.
  • Give well-structured descriptions, explanations and narratives for different purposes, including for expressing feeling.

History

  • Learn about significant historical events, people and places in their own locality.

Lesson Planning

Learn about world famous carnivals through photographs and video clips; look back at the work they have done throughout the topic and discuss elements to use in a carnival.

Teaching Outcomes
To communicate ideas effectively, talk about their work during this topic.
To learn about carnivals and why they happen, can discuss their own experiences of carnivals.

Children will:

  • Communicate ideas effectively.
  • Talk about their work during this topic.
  • Learn about carnivals and why they happen.
  • Can discuss their own experiences of carnivals.

Provided Resources

  • Carnivals around the world information sheet

You Will Need

  • Globe or Atlas
  • Pack of felt tips for each group
  • Large piece of A3 paper

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