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Swearing reduces pain

Submitted by Dave Norgate on 17 March 2010.

A comprehension activity based on a BBC 2009 news report. Comprehension, vocabulary questions and a writing task.

Resource File(s)
l1bbcswearingreducespain.pdf
Resource type
Reading comprehension
Writing prompts
Physical format
3 pages
Level
L1
English
Reading: text focus (comprehension)
Reading: word focus (phonics & vocabulary)
Writing: text focus (composition)
Context
Health, Social care, Early years
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