Recounts of events (Writing composition, including some connectives work)
Using all the accounts of the witnesses, children can compile a full and comprehensive report for your 'Police Chief Inspector'. Use planning time to discuss various areas of the report. Ask children to contribute to the discussion and keep notes for their own planning.
Sentence level work time can be used to discuss use of connectives. Create a workable list and if possible create a group plan of the forthcoming report including appropriate connectives.
Introduction - What information is needed? How much will the Chief Inspector know? Where, when, who, why etc?
Sequence - In which order will you report the events: as you found out about them or as they actually happened? Which will make most sense to the Inspector?
Relevance of witness statements - Will you quote any of the people who gave reports? Can you refer to any? Are there some people you don't need to tell your Chief Inspector about? Remember, only include relevant facts and support your work with evidence (quotations).
Use of Language - Remember who you are writing for! How will you address the Chief Inspector? Will you use slang? Discuss formal and informal writing.
Conclusion - How will your report end? What did you find out? Is there any more work you as an Missing Persons Investigator would like to carry out? Remember - the Chief Inspector likes bright young things - you might get a promotion!
