Resources: Extras
Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in your school with First News on the Friday before half term!
Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in your school with a special commemorative issue of First News and 10 accompanying teaching resources.
New! Headlines in Spanish - First News en espaņol
Introducing 'Headlines in Spanish' - coming in April!
Look Closer: In-depth weekly reading comprehension for Yr5, 6 and 7
First News' Look Closer reading resource designed to encourage pupils to look closer at one article in the week’s newspaper and analyse it in detail. Each week the questions will enable children to find the facts,interpret the information and work out why journalists wrote and presented the story the way they did. These questions are based on the assessment focus strands (AF2-7) which are referenced in the Teacher Answers along with suggested levels.
JUST THE JOB - Lifeguard
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Chances are, most of you will have heard that question at home, in class or in the playground. Some people have a good idea of what they want to do from a very young age and know how to answer it but, to others, the idea of growing up and getting a job can be quite scary. The truth is, there are so many different jobs out there. You don’t need to be brilliant at absolutely everything at school to get a good job, because there are countless varied careers out there, that all require different skills and talents. Your job is to find your talent and what makes you special. Then, when the time comes, find a career that suits who you are! Look out for Just the Job in future issues of First News, where you will meet lots of different people with lots of different jobs!
JUST THE JOB - Radio Presenter
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Chances are, most of you will have heard that question at home, in class or in the playground. Some people have a good idea of what they want to do from a very young age and know how to answer it but, to others, the idea of growing up and getting a job can be quite scary. The truth is, there are so many different jobs out there. You don’t need to be brilliant at absolutely everything at school to get a good job, because there are countless varied careers out there, that all require different skills and talents. Your job is to find your talent and what makes you special. Then, when the time comes, find a career that suits who you are! Look out for Just the Job in future issues of First News, where you will meet lots of different people with lots of different jobs!
JUST THE JOB - Engineer
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Chances are, most of you will have heard that question at home, in class or in the playground. Some people have a good idea of what they want to do from a very young age and know how to answer it but, to others, the idea of growing up and getting a job can be quite scary. The truth is, there are so many different jobs out there. You don’t need to be brilliant at absolutely everything at school to get a good job, because there are countless varied careers out there, that all require different skills and talents. Your job is to find your talent and what makes you special. Then, when the time comes, find a career that suits who you are! Look out for Just the Job in future issues of First News, where you will meet lots of different people with lots of different jobs!
JUST THE JOB - Ambulance Technician
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Chances are, most of you will have heard that question at home, in class or in the playground. Some people have a good idea of what they want to do from a very young age and know how to answer it but, to others, the idea of growing up and getting a job can be quite scary. The truth is, there are so many different jobs out there. You don’t need to be brilliant at absolutely everything at school to get a good job, because there are countless varied careers out there, that all require different skills and talents. Your job is to find your talent and what makes you special. Then, when the time comes, find a career that suits who you are! Look out for Just the Job in future issues of First News, where you will meet lots of different people with lots of different jobs!
JUST THE JOB - Visual Effects Supervisor
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Chances are, most of you will have heard that question at home, in class or in the playground. Some people have a good idea of what they want to do from a very young age and know how to answer it but, to others, the idea of growing up and getting a job can be quite scary. The truth is, there are so many different jobs out there. You don’t need to be brilliant at absolutely everything at school to get a good job, because there are countless varied careers out there, that all require different skills and talents. Your job is to find your talent and what makes you special. Then, when the time comes, find a career that suits who you are! Look out for Just the Job in future issues of First News, where you will meet lots of different people with lots of different jobs!
JUST THE JOB - Personal Trainer
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Chances are, most of you will have heard that question at home, in class or in the playground. Some people have a good idea of what they want to do from a very young age and know how to answer it but, to others, the idea of growing up and getting a job can be quite scary. The truth is, there are so many different jobs out there. You don’t need to be brilliant at absolutely everything at school to get a good job, because there are countless varied careers out there, that all require different skills and talents. Your job is to find your talent and what makes you special. Then, when the time comes, find a career that suits who you are! Look out for Just the Job in future issues of First News, where you will meet lots of different people with lots of different jobs!
JUST THE JOB - TV Presenter
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Chances are, most of you will have heard that question at home, in class or in the playground. Some people have a good idea of what they want to do from a very young age and know how to answer it but, to others, the idea of growing up and getting a job can be quite scary. The truth is, there are so many different jobs out there. You don’t need to be brilliant at absolutely everything at school to get a good job, because there are countless varied careers out there, that all require different skills and talents. Your job is to find your talent and what makes you special. Then, when the time comes, find a career that suits who you are! Look out for Just the Job in future issues of First News, where you will meet lots of different people with lots of different jobs! This week, Anna Williamson talks to us about her career as a television presenter.