DETECTIVES
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The skills of a good detective
Assessment objectives
Non-exam assessment
AO1
Read and understand a range of texts: identify and interpret explicit and implicit information and ideas.
AO7
Demonstrate presentation skills.
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AO9
Use spoken English effectively in speeches and presentations.
Silver Step component 1 Gold Step component 1
Differentiated learning outcomes
Resources
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Entry Level 1 students should locate some points and information in simple crime report.
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Entry Level 2 students should locate main points and information in a crime report.
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Entry Level 3 students should locate key points in a crime report.
Worksheets: 1.1, 1.2 PPT 1: Being a detective
GCSE-ready students should locate and use ideas and information in a crime report.
Big question
What skills do you need to be a detective? Ask students what the word ‘detective’ means and draw out a definition that all the class are happy with. Given that a detective’s job is to solve crimes, facilitate class discussion about what skills they will need.
Getting you thinking Display Slide 1 of PPT 1. Find out if any students can provide examples of detectives from books, television or film. As a class, explore what characteristics and skills these people have in common. Each student chooses their favourite detective from those that have been mentioned in their discussion. In groups of four, students spend three minutes explaining why they believe their detective is particularly effective at solving crimes. Give extra support by… …suggesting famous detectives (Sherlock Holmes, Inspector Gadget, etc.) and helping students to explore how they carry out their occupation. Give extra challenge by… …asking students to rank the detectives that have been mentioned in order of effectiveness, making sure they are prepared to justify their decisions.
Component 1 Literacy Topics
Explore the skills Display Slide 2 from PPT 1. Explain that a valuable solid gold Egyptian statue has been stolen from the British Museum. Run through the key information of the crime. Tell students that police suspect the manager of the museum, Ms Sneer, of committing the crime, but they are not sure. Students should imagine they are the force’s most trusted detective, Inspector Snoop, who has been asked to investigate. Inspector Snoop is about to interview Ms Sneer. Distribute Worksheet 1.1 and ask each student to do the first task on the worksheet, which involves composing questions they could ask Ms Sneer about the details of the crime.
28 • Topic 2 Detectives • LESSON 1
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