DNA
This pack of EAL resources for KS3 and KS4 learners supports them in learning about DNA, its structure and how genes determine human characteristics while simultaneously developing their ability to distinguish between active and passive voice and use them accordingly.
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This pack of resources uses a number of effective EAL strategies to support learners using EAL: there are flashcards with images, a bingo game to promote meaningful communication, a gap-fill activity and an activity asking learners to rewrite sentences about DNA and its structure to change them between passive and active voice. There are also numerous opportunities for learners to use their first language.
This resource’s focus on passive and active voice makes it a good example of one of our Great Ideas, Focusing on grammar patterns.
Note: This resource is too linguistically challenging to be used with learners who are not at least on the Developing competence stage of English language acquisition.
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On the right hand side of this page are a number of documents that you can download for free. Please note that the Teaching Notes and Resources can be found in the pdf document (the first item on the list), whilst the PowerPoint document(s) include(s) presentation(s) which you can display on your interactive board in your classroom.
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© The Bell Educational Trust Limited. This resource is free to use for educational purposes.