Literacy – First Level Lesson 1BBC Children in Need 2015

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In this lesson we will…

Carry out different Pudsey or Blush literacy activities

Consider ways that we can be Champions and raise money for BBC Children in Need

Introduction to BBC Children in Need

Video clip 2Introduction to BBC Children in Need

(Click image to play video)

Working with a Learning Partner can you think of lots of words to describe Pudsey or Blush?

You can describe:

His/her personality

His/her actions

How he/she looks

What you love about him/her!

Mind Map

Pudsey Bear Mind Map

Helpful

Generous

Names:

Date:

Blush Mind Map

Kind

Caring

Names:

Date:

Working with a Learning Partner can you create a Pudsey Poem?

Think of a word or sentence beginning with each letter in Pudsey’s or Blush’s name

Acrostic poem

Acrostic Poem example

aking cakes to sell in school

ots of fundraising it’s really cool

nderstanding about BBC Children in Need

ponsor money to show we care

aving fun with Pudsey Bear!

BLUSH

Writing an acrostic Poem

PUDSEY

Writing an acrostic Poem

BLUSH

You could read your poem in the…

Celebration of champions

BBC Children in Need is a UK charity which supports projects across the UK working with disadvantaged children.

How can we be Champions and raise as much money as possible to help?

What could we do to fundraise?

Video clip 4Fundraising ideas from our friends (click image below)

https://youtu.be/01CcfsTwZ48

A charity is an organisation that raises money to do good, or support those in need.

Partner Task

How can we help?

How can we be champions and raise money to help those in need?

Talk to your Learning Partner

Think about the

fundraising themes:

BAKE – CHALLENGE – ENTERTAIN – DRESS-UP

Time to put your fundraising ideas to paper

Listen to everyone's ideas as they share them with the class.

Which ones do you like?

Now write or draw some of the best ideas.

Writing time

My favourite fundraising idea for our class

Well done for today…

Remember that it doesn’t always take a big thing to make a difference, sometimes even a little help makes a lot of difference.

When we fundraise for BBC Children in Need, even the smallest donation could make a big difference to a child just like you.

Why not discuss your ideas with learners from other classes at break or lunchtime?

So, be champions and let’s get fundraising, so that we have something to celebrate in the…

Celebration of champions

In this lesson have you…

Written an acrostic poem?

Thought about ways that we can raise money for BBC Children in Need?

Next time, you will decide on the best fundraising idea for your class to raise money for BBC Children in Need.

Extension activity

Working with a Learning Partner can you create a BBC Children in Need song?

To the tune of ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’

Make up your own words for a song about BBC Children in Need or Pudsey

Lyrics

Pudsey, Pudsey _____________ Bear,

We just love the way you care.

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Pudsey, Pudsey _____________ Bear,

We just love the way you care.

Write a BBC Children in Need song

Pudsey, Pudsey _____________ Bear,

We just love the way you care.

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Write a BBC Children in Need song

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Write a BBC Children in Need song