1. English – Foundation Phase Lesson 1
BBC Children in Need 2015
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Pupil sheets (slides 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 16)
Pupil extension sheets (slides 21, 22, 23)

2. 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

3. Introduction to BBC Children in Need Click image below to play video

4. Working with a Learning Partner can you think of lots of words to describe Pudsey or Blush?
Mind Map
You can describe:
His/her personality
His/her actions
How he/she looks
What you love about him/her!

5. Pudsey Bear Mind Map Helpful Generous Names: Date:
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Generous

6. Blush Mind Map Kind Caring Names: Date:
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Caring

7. Working with a Learning Partner can you create a Pudsey Poem?
Acrostic poem
Think of a word or sentence beginning with each letter in Pudsey’s or Blush’s name

8. BLUSH 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!
Demonstrate the acrostic poem using this example. Attempt a whole class one together.

9. Writing an acrostic Poem
PUDSEY
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10. Writing an acrostic Poem
BLUSH
Print this page and use as a worksheet for pupils to work in pairs to complete. Differentiation by outcome – Some children may only choose a single word for each line. More-able children may try to make each line rhyme.

11. You could read your poem in the…
Celebration of champions

12. 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?

13. What could we do to fundraise?
Video clip 4
Fundraising ideas from our friends

14. 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

15. Time to put your fundraising ideas to paper
Writing time
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

16. My favourite fundraising idea for our class
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17. Celebration of champions
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 pupils 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

18. 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.

19. Extension activity
The following activity can be used as an extension task if time allows. There are differentiated writing frames included.

20. Working with a Learning Partner can you create a BBC Children in Need song?
Lyrics
To the tune of
‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’
Make up your own words for a song about BBC Children in Need or Pudsey

21. Write a BBC Children in Need song
Pudsey, Pudsey _____________ Bear,
We just love the way you care.
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22. Write a BBC Children in Need song
Pudsey, Pudsey _____________ Bear,
We just love the way you care.
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23. Write a BBC Children in Need song
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