Lesson starters. Primary writing starters. The railway children / [produced by Television Junction].

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Television Junction, production company.

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Creative writing--Study and teaching--Great Britain.

Creative writing.

English language--Written English--Study and teaching--Great Britain.

English language.

Literature--Study and teaching--Great Britain.

Literature.

Genre:

Nonfiction television programs.

Instructional television programs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (4 minutes)

Other Title:

Railway children

Place of Publication:

[London, England] : Teachers TV/UK Department of Education, 2010.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

An extract from this classic family film based on the book by E. Nesbitt provides an opportunity for KS2 children to write their own dramatic story about bravery. The film extract is interspersed with Y5/6 pupils talking, which can usefully provide a model for classroom discussion. The children set the scene, talk about the character they most identify with and weigh up what they would have done in similar circumstances. The story is set at the beginning of the 20th century. Roberta, Peter and Phyllis witness a landslide in the railway cutting which blocks the track. Peter remembers that the 11.29 is only minutes away - there's going to be a terrible accident if they don't come up with a plan to stop the train. The children use the girls' red flannel petticoats as warning flags, but they have to stand on the track to bring the train to a halt in the nick of time. We suggest teachers also discuss risk-taking and health and safety issues.

Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed March 24, 2020).

OCLC:

1150002489