Use sunscreen Year 8 writing task Pupil booklet Assessing pupils progress in English at Key Stage 3
Task: Write a leaflet persuading teenagers to use sunscreen when they go out in the sun. The leaflet will be displayed in school libraries and used in PSHE lessons to encourage teenagers to be safe in the sun. Important features of your writing for your task: Include some information selected from the sunscreen fact sheet. Organise related information together in paragraphs. Suggest actions to take and give examples to make your points clear. Address the reader/audience directly (you/your). Write mainly in the present tense. Start with a clear introduction and finish with a conclusion linked to the title or opening. 2 Secondary National Strategy Assessing pupils progress in Crown copyright 2006 English at Key Stage 3 DfES 1789-2005 CDO-EN
Factsheet Sunscreen fact sheet Overexposure to sunlight can result in painful, red, sunburnt skin. Age spots Freckles Wrinkles Sunburn can cause Skin cancers Dilated blood vessels Skin to look older The greatest sun damage occurs between 10am and 4pm, when the sun s rays are strongest. Even on cloudy days sunscreen should be used. Sun protection is also important in the winter. Snow reflects up to 80% of the sun s rays, causing sunburn and damage to uncovered skin. Winter sports in the mountains increase the risk of sun damage because there is less atmosphere to block the sun s rays. Sunscreens and sun blocks Absorb, reflect or scatter the sun s rays on the skin. Come as ointments, creams, gels, lotions, sprays and wax sticks. Are labelled with SPF numbers. The higher the SPF, the greater the protection from sunburn. Broad-spectrum reflect both UVA and UVB rays. Are not perfect avoid peak sun hours and dress sensibly. Tips for sun protection Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Use a water-resistant sunscreen if going in water. Reapply sunscreen frequently every 1.5 hours. Wear a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses. Seek shade whenever possible. Wear protective, tightly-woven clothing. Avoid peak sunlight hours between 10am and 4pm. Crown copyright 2006 Secondary National Strategy Assessing pupils progress in DfES 1789-2005 CDO-EN English at Key Stage 3 3
Looking good, feeling great! Exercise and fitness are part of looking good, feeling great and being healthy. Playing sport or keeping fit will help give you the confidence to feel good about your body and the way that you look, and help you study at school. In spite of the stereotype of the lazy teenager, our survey shows that most of you would like to be fitter. Why be active? The good news is you don t have to be good at sport to be active. Small changes to your everyday routine, such as walking or cycling to school, increase your activity and help you to feel and look good. Activities like dancing and rollerblading are also a great way of increasing your activity and having fun at the same time! As well as having fun, taking part in physical activity is a great way to: reduce boredom; meet up with your mates and also meet new people; unwind from your studies and relieve stress and tension. And there are also lots of benefits to your health: weight control; helping you to breathe more easily, which is especially important if you have asthma; building stronger bones. How often should I exercise? Most people your age are physically active for about half an hour a day, most days of the week. This may sound good, but it s not enough to get the full health benefit. You should be aiming for one hour of moderate intensity activity each day. Moderate intensity activity makes you feel warm and breathe more heavily than usual. More vigorous activity is fine as long as you feel okay and are still able to talk. This is known as your comfort zone. If you are unable to do this, you are probably working at too high an intensity. You don t have to do one hour of activity all in one go. You can build up over the day. Every little bit counts, but try to include some activity that is non-stop for 10 15 minutes this would really help your heart health. You can do it! So, take up a sport that you think you might enjoy some will choose a sport where they will play in a team, others will prefer to compete against their own personal best. There are also many alternative sports that mix teamwork and individual performance, such as kick-boxing or kendo. The type of activity is less important than ensuring that you are enjoying some form of exercise some of the time. 4 Secondary National Strategy Assessing pupils progress in Crown copyright 2006 English at Key Stage 3 DfES 1789-2005 CDO-EN
Sunscreen planning sheet Title: Crown copyright 2006 Secondary National Strategy Assessing pupils progress in DfES 1789-2005 CDO-EN English at Key Stage 3 5
Please write your leaflet here 6 Secondary National Strategy Assessing pupils progress in Crown copyright 2006 English at Key Stage 3 DfES 1789-2005 CDO-EN