Look Closer is part of the First News children's newspaper resource package for subscribers to six or more weekly copies of the newspaper. Download this example based on Issue 266 of the newspaper for free. Look Closer encourages pupils to look closer at one article in the week's newspaper and analyse it in-depth with questions based on the assessment focus strands. Useful for SATs practice. Teacher Answers and suggested levels also included.

‘Look Closer’ at an animal news report. In this news comprehension, questions ask pupils to find facts, read between the lines & think about the way journalists have written the story. Useful SATs practice - answers reference curriculum reading skills and give a starting poing and developed answer. 'Up close with a whale shark ', is from Animal News, First News, 30/9/11. For more information about First News, the weekly children’s newspaper and the weekly resources, visit https://schools.firstnews.co.uk/

Top ten tips for writing a newspaper from the Editor of First News children's newspaper, Nicky Cox MBE.

Help you pupils understand the features of the front page of a newspaper with this handy poster resource from First News newspaper for children.

An in-depth look into the aspects of a newspaper report. The features are annotated on an actual sports news story that appeared in First News. These include: headline, lead paragraph, quote, captions, inverted pyramid and more. Use as a reference guide sheet for spotting similar features in other news stories. All First News stories are written for 7 to 14 year olds - the weekly paper is available on news stands or by subscription every Friday..

'Look Closer' at an animal news report. Questions ask pupils to find facts, read between the lines & think about the way journalists have written the story. Useful guided reading or SATs practice activity - answers reference AF strand (2-7) of question é give e.g. answers é suggested levels (3-5). ‘Return of the Watervole ', is from Animal News, First News, 20/9/11. For more information about First News, the weekly children’s newspaper and the weekly resources, visit www.firstnews.co.uk/teachers

A weekly in-depth reading comprehension. Green News - 'The trash truck'

First News' World War teaching resources support First News’ WW1 and WW2 newspaper editions (which you can buy via http://www.firstnews.co.uk/special-issues/). Based on the Animal section of the WW1 newspaper edition, these worksheet-based activities help pupils learn key features of a newspaper article and write their own article about a WW1 animal hero.

First News' 'History of the Olympics Special Report and Quiz&' - How much do you know about the history of the Olympic Games? Have a go at this History of the Olympics Quiz to find out. All the answers can be found in the First News History of the Olympics Special Report. Both included within this resource pack.

'Look Closer' at a science news report. Questions ask pupils to find facts, read between the lines & think about the way journalists have written the story. Useful guided reading or SATs practice activity - answers reference AF strand (2-7) of question é give e.g. answers é suggested levels (3-5). ‘Socks battle malaria ', is from Science News, First News, 22/7/11. For more information about First News, the weekly children’s newspaper and the weekly resources, visit www.firstnews.co.uk/teachers

A detailed timeline of Queen Elizabeth II’s childhood, an accompanying template for students to create their own and a quiz.

First News' World War teaching resources support First News’ WW1 and WW2 newspaper editions (which you can buy via http://www.firstnews.co.uk/special-issues/). Based on the Animal section of the WW2 newspaper edition, these worksheet-based activities help pupils to learn key features of an article and write their own article about a WW2 animal hero.

A slideshow taking students through the events, as they happened, on the day of the Queen’s Coronation - perfect for assemblies!

Flags and Bunting: Decorate your classroom for the Jubilee – a pack of materials to help you and your students decorate your classroom for your celebrations, in addition to templates for students to design their own decorations.

A design activity perfect for a history and/or art lesson, along with information on the three crowns worn by Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her Coronation, to help inspire students’ designs.

Spark a discussion in your classroom with this KS3 Debate discussing whether eSports should be part of the Olympics. First News debates use current event to make literacy relevant and exciting in the classroom. Each debate is written by education experts and breaks down an issue so that your pupils can have an informed opinion. First News debates are excellent for debate practice, vocabulary, exam preparation, and improving critical literacy in the classroom. **This is a First News Level One activity aimed at Lower KS2 (Years 3 and 4). Each week, First News creates three levels of literacy activities based on news stories: ** Level One for Lower KS2 (Y3 & Y4) Level Two for Upper KS2 (Y5 & Y6) Level Three for KS3

First News' World War teaching resources support First News’ WW1 and WW2 newspaper editions (which you can buy via http://www.firstnews.co.uk/special-issues/). An in-depth reading comprehension focusing on one article from the WW2 newspaper, ‘Auschwitz – the most famous camp of all’. Can pupils find the facts (AF2), interpret the information (AF3) and work out why the journalist wrote and presented the story in the way they have (AF4-7)?

First News' World War teaching resources support First News’ WW1 and WW2 newspaper editions (which you can buy via http://www.firstnews.co.uk/special-issues/). An in-depth reading comprehension focusing an article about the temporary ceasefire in the Western Front trenches. Can pupils find the facts (AF2), interpret the information (AF3) and work out why the journalist wrote and presented the story in the way they have (AF4-7)?

Do you know the stories behind this week's First News newspaper headlines? Download three billboard-style posters featuring top headlines from our Issue 285 (18th to 24 November, 2011) along with Teacher Notes. Perfect for classroom discussion or displays. New posters will be available every week. Stick over the old ones for up-to-date displays.

Help to improve literacy and reading skills with this reading comprehension looking at Easter Around the World and other recent news stories. Pupils are asked to read an article about Easter traditions in different cultures and then answer questions on the information they have just learned. First News comprehensions are excellent for guided reading, SATS preparation, and improving critical literacy in the classroom. First News reading comprehensions use current event to make literacy relevant and exciting in the classroom. Each comprehension contains an article taken from First News, the award-winning weekly newspaper for children, and a selection of engaging questions written by education experts. **This is a First News Level One activity aimed at Lower KS2 (Years 3 and 4). Each week, First News creates three levels of literacy activities based on news stories: ** Level One for Lower KS2 (Y3 & Y4) Level Two for Upper KS2 (Y5 & Y6) Level Three for KS3

The ‘Be a Great Barrier Reef Explorer’ Education Pack is aimed at Key Stage 2 pupils, but can be easily adapted for Key Stage 1 class projects or for independent research at Key Stage 3. The education pack promotes children becoming advocates of the need to protect worldwide coral reefs. As the UK National Curriculum is currently changing, this pack will support any class looking to explore learning in Science, Geography, English and Citizenship. www.firstnews.co.uk/forschools