Guidance - Eurovision 2022.pdf

1、Click Here for Support with using Interactive PDFsNewsRoom Daily Activity PlanTwinkl NewsRoom delivers the news for kids today.Our daily kids news reports are child-friendlyand a great way to help children explore the news with confidence.Each kids news reportcomes with a range of curriculum-friendl

2、y questions and extension ideas.Its the perfect way to teach readingcomprehension around the news!Our suggested structure is here to help children engage with current affairs and practise key learning skills at the same time.By using the article,questions and tasks,they will be able to learn about e

3、vents happening across the world while allowing them to develop their reading,writing and investigative skills.Daily NewsRoom ActivityDisplay the news story on the whiteboard.Ask children questions about the image and headline.What could this story be about?Why do you think this image was chosen?Wha

4、t might have happened?Look at the fact box and discuss.Now might be a good time to elicit if there is any further information you or they think is necessary before reading on.Share the article.This might be as a group,on their own or with a partner.For example,you might ask the children to read in p

5、airs,taking turns to read a paragraph out loud.If looking at it on paper,ask the children to underline any unfamiliar words or phrases.Ask children who are waiting for others to try and summarise what the story was about.This could be independently,with a partner or as a group.They might also check

6、any unfamiliar words against the glossary or a dictionary.Daily NewsDaily NewsClick Here for Support with using Interactive PDFsThe Grand Final of Eurovision 2022 will take place on 14th May in Turin,Italy.This will be the 66th Eurovision Song Contest.The PalaOlimpico will host the Grand Final.25 co

7、untries will perform in hopes of being named 2022s champion.17 countries took to the stage at the first semi-final on 10th May.However,only ten countries made it through to the Grand Final.The second semi-final will be on 12th May.18 more countries will compete in the hopes of being one of ten more

8、countries to be selected for the final.Eurovision 2022When did Eurovision begin?Eurovision started in 1956.Just seven nations took part in the contest.Until 1973,songs had to be sung in each countrys national language.In 1974,Swedens entry from the band Abba won with the English song,Waterloo.Illust

9、ration:A music arena.The countries that make it through will join the Big Five in the final on Saturday.In 2021,Italian band Mneskin took the trophy with their song,Zitti e buoni.They will be returning to the Eurovision stage when they perform at the Grand Final.Eurovision is organised by the Europe

10、an Broadcasting Union(EBU).On social media,EBU said,“The Eurovision Song Contest was created to build unity.Its values are of inclusivity,universality and celebrating diversity through music.”So whether youll be bopping along on Saturday or not,lets send our best wishes to all the performers at the

11、Grand Final.11th May 2022Entertainment World News ReflectAre Eurovisions values important?Why?Why not?GlossaryBig FiveFive countries that automatically make it through to the final.universality Being shared by all people.diversityDifferences that make people unique.visit Encourage children to read a

12、ll of the questions first.Then,see if they can answer any from memory.Teach them to look back at the news story to help them answer the trickier questions and to check their responses.If they got any wrong,use the answer sheet to help them understand their mistakes.Finally,explain how to answer thos

13、e types of questions more successfully next time.Questions1.Find and copy one of the song titles mentioned in the article that have won the Eurovision Song Contest in the past.2.Which of these alternative headlines does not summarise the article?(tick two)Mneskin Win Eurovision Italy Gearing Up to H

14、ost Eurovision Grand Final The 66th Eurovision Song Contest.Music Makes Us Happy3.Tick to show whether the statement is a fact or an opinion.FactOpinionEurovision is a great competition.Mneskin deserved to win last year.The Grand Final is taking place at the PalaOlimpico.Not every country who enters

15、 Eurovision goes through to the final.4.What is meant by the word bopping as used in the sentence beginning:So whether youll be bopping along on Saturday or not?Eurovision 2022visit Look at the activities on the Task Sheet.These are designed to deepen childrens understanding and encourage them to ex

16、plore,investigate or write about topics linked to the story.Eurovision 202211th May 2022ExploreFind out some more information about the Eurovision Song Contest.You could use information texts,the Internet and the following fact file to help you!Eurovision Fact File Once youre done,create a fact file

17、 of your own using the facts you have found.Perhaps you could share it with friends and family ahead of the Grand Final!InvestigateUse the Internet to learn about some of the past winners of Eurovision.Find out:Who won the first year?Which country has won the most often?Who won the year you were bor

18、n?Photo:Abba won Eurovision in 1974.CreateAre you planning on watching the Eurovision Song Contest this year?If you are,you could create a banner to decorate the room where you will be watching it!You could research this years logo to inspire your design.Plus,why not use the following sheets to score each nations performance to find out who your winner is!Eurovision Score Sheets|Twinkl Partyvisit 公众号【牛娃加油站】华人妈妈英语宝库