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Teachers’ Notes
Radar is an exciting series of high interest, non-fiction titles.
Each spread employs features of a specific text type showing
how information can be presented in this format. In the table
on page 3 of the teachers’ notes the ‘spread references’ in the
right hand column identify the predominant text type present
in that article, although there may be features
of other text types evident.
Activity Notes
Free Running activity 1
Text type: explanation text
Key features: using succinct phrases to record appropriate information. Using
ordered sentences to explain how moves are carried out.
Differentiation: opportunities for adult / peer support when recording how
moves are made. Activity can be further differentiated by pre-selecting which
moves are to be recorded in the chart.
Gifted and Talented: activities can be extended by increasing the number of
moves to be included in the chart. Other opportunities for extension include
combining moves, rewriting explanations and devising new names.
Free Running activity 2
Text type: biographical text
Key features: facts are ordered chronologically under different headings.
Detail is included to add interest and engage the reader.
Differentiation: opportunities for differentiation include support through paired
working, putting a word limit on how much is written under each of the headings,
and pre-selecting which free runner the children should focus on.
Gifted and Talented: activities can be further extended by using a range of
sources for research. Illustrations and additional facts can be added in the form
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Activity Notes (contd)
Free Running activity 3
Text type: non chronological report, in the form of question and answer
Key features: sentences are ordered logically to answer the specific question.
The tense used matches the tense used in the question. Relevant detail is
included to elaborate on the answer.
Differentiation: opportunities for differentiation include paired and collaborative
working, using one specific text for research and having pre-written answers that
can be matched to the questions
Gifted and Talented: Children can use these questions as a basis for a
‘mastermind’-style quiz on the subject. They can further extend their knowledge
by using different sources of information for research and creating their own
question sheet for others to answer.
Open ended discussion activities
Discussion points: the following can be used as open ended questions to
encourage discussion and debate about specific aspects of free running.
They are devised to encourage children to consider and discuss opposing
points of view.
• What’s the point of free running?
• Free running – a nuisance or a sport?
• Free running – why it should be the next Olympic sport?
• Should free running be regulated?
Cross curricular activities:
Speaking and listening / Citizenship: use one of the discussion points
above as a basis for a debate. The debate could be staged as a class ‘public
meeting’, where a proposal is put forward and opposing viewpoints presented
ICT: create a presentation, using media such as Powerpoint, to persuade an
audience why ‘Free Running’ should become the next new Olympic sport
Geography / D.T: design an area designated for ‘safe’ free running. Create a
‘bird’s eye’ plan of this new free running park, showing features to be used as
obstacles. The plan can be used to create a 3-dimensional model of the area.
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What are the text types and
how do they work?
Text type Key features Spread references
Discussion text • Usually written in present tense, with use of connectives. The big debate (p12-13)
• Statements are often generalised, with some examples being given to
reinforce a point of discussion.
• Discussion texts can sometimes give different points of view, with
examples, illustrations included as evidence.
• Discussions often finish with a general conclusion, which may favour a
specific viewpoint.
Recount text • Often used to provide an account of one or more events. Real life story (p20-21)
• Usually written in the past tense, in the first or third person.
• Information is written in chronological order, with sentences often linked
by time connectives.
• Relevant detail is added to describe the different events.
Explanatory text • Written in the present tense with an opening statement to introduce the Don’t try this at home (p10-11,
topic of discussion. 26-27)
• Ideas for explanation are written in a logical order, including facts to Feel it (p30-31)
interest the reader. The lingo (p16)
• Sentences are written using connectives to link ideas.
• Other features such as illustrations, labels, captions can be included to
enhance the explanation.
Non-chronological report • Written in the third person. All about (p4-5)
• Usually written in the present tense, although reports based on The history bit (p6-7)
historical information tend to be written in the past tense. 5-minute interview (p24-25)
• A report is usually organised within a structure including both general, Zone in (p22-23, 28-29)
and specific information about the subject, under sub-headings. Read all about it (p18-19)
• Charts and illustrations can be used to reinforce or enhance information
being presented.
Persuasive text • Persuasive texts can either be written to be read or spoken. Fan club (p32)
• The text begins with a statement putting forward a point of view.
• Simple sentences are ordered to argue this point of view. Points are
elaborated upon with evidence, to convince the reader or listener.
• The statement, or point of view is usually reinforced at the end.
Biographical text • Biographical texts are often a combination of other text types. The Star story (p8-9)
information is recorded under different headings relevant to the subject Poster page (p14-15)
matter and is often organised chronologically.
• The text is usually based on facts, but can also include opinion. The
information within each heading includes detail to interest the reader.
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On The Move!
Name: Date:
Research the following free running moves. Write a brief explanation of each of
the moves using your own words.
Name of move Explanation
CAT PASS
ARM JUMP
REVERSE PALM SPIN
TACK BACK
SPEED VAULT
Now read each explanation to a friend to check if it makes sense.
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Star Runner!
Name: Date:
Choose one of the well known free runners. Use a range of research skills to
find out as much information about that free runner. Use your own words to
create a simple biography. Organise the information using the headings below.
Facts and figures
Life before running
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Back in Time
Name: Date:
Research the history of free running. Use your research to answer the following
questions. Don’t forget – you can use more than one source of information.
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How did free running
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Who were the father
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developed the ‘parkour’
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