Play the role of a sports commentator. Describe the final over of a one-day cricket match between Australia and New Zealand. Choose words that match the actions of the bowler and batsman. For example, choose a phrase to describe the speed at which the ball is bowled.
Objective
Students identify the features of a recount (report).
Students identify the point of view in spoken and written recounts.
Students produce texts that express a consistent point of view.
Students identify language choices made in recounts that express different points of view.
Students use metalanguage to review and improve the use of verbs and adverbs in recounts.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 5, Grade 6
Learning Area
English
Content/Topic
Listening Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary Development
Writing and Composition
Viewing Comprehension
Oral Reading Fluency
Oral Language and Fluency
Intended Users
Learners, Students
Competencies
Copyright Information
Copyright
Yes
Copyright Owner
Education Services Australia
Conditions of Use
Use, Copy
Technical Information
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File Type
application/x-rar
Software/Plug-in Requirements
Adobe Flash Player - http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
