Today we will be sharing our knowledge about something in particular and coming up with questions we want to answer.

Here’s a clue to the subject… What has a bark but no bite, limbs but can’t walk and rings but no fingers?

Today we will be sharing our knowledge about something in particular and coming up with questions we want to answer. Here’s a clue to the subject… What has a bark but no bite, limbs but can’t walk and rings but no fingers? A TREE!

It’s time to get working. With your group, jot down as many facts as you can about trees. Use the Post-it notes on the tables. You are going to need to demonstrate excellent group work as well as superb speaking and listening skills. Think about how you will organise your group. DATE: Learning Intention: To share knowledge on a subject. Context: Trees

Now choose one ‘spy’ to fly over to another group and ‘steal’ some facts from them. DATE: Learning Intention: To share knowledge on a subject. Context: Trees

Now it’s time to share our facts. As a group, choose your top three facts and be ready to share them with the class. Once you have shared the facts, put all of your notes on the working wall. DATE: Learning Intention: To share knowledge on a subject. Context: Trees

What would you like to find out about the amazing world of trees? DATE: Learning Intention: To pose questions to develop lines of enquiry. Context: Trees

What would you like to find out about the amazing world of trees? Using the Post-it notes, write down anything you would like to find out about trees. DATE: Learning Intention: To pose questions to develop lines of enquiry. Context: Trees

What would you like to find out about the amazing world of trees? Using the Post-it notes, write down anything you would like to find out about trees. Remember to use a range of question words: How? Where? When? Which? What? Why? DATE: Learning Intention: To pose questions to develop lines of enquiry. Context: Trees

Do you think you could categorise all of the questions your group has posed about trees? How would you categorise them? As a group make some suggestions. Categories Tree growth DATE: Learning Intention: To pose questions to develop lines of enquiry. Context: Trees

How do you think you did today? Did you share any facts with your group? Or come up with any interesting questions? Give yourself and your group a mark out of 10 (but keep it secret). DATE: Learning Intention: To share knowledge about a subject and pose questions to develop lines of enquiry. Context: Trees Skills: Group work, collaboration and speaking and listening.

What kind of tree can you fit in your hand?

A PALM TREE!