🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)

Locate Commonwealth countries on a world map and identify geographical patterns

Success Criteria:

✓ I can locate at least 8 Commonwealth countries on a map
✓ I can identify which continent/region Commonwealth countries belong to
✓ I can explain one connection between Commonwealth countries
✓ I can interpret map legends and symbols

🔊 Dyslexia-friendly tip: Ask your teacher to read questions aloud if needed

🗺️ Part 1: Map Reading Warm-up

Hint: Use the map in your textbook or atlas to help locate these countries

🌍 Part 2: Commonwealth Regions

Countries to classify: Nigeria, Pakistan, Malaysia, Ghana, Bangladesh, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Singapore

Think about: shared history, language, government systems, or location

Challenge: Can you find the total number of Commonwealth member countries? ________

📊 Teacher Answer Key

1. Commonwealth and non-Commonwealth countries
2. [Varies by map - typically blue or red]
3. Teacher to check map labelling
4. Africa
5. Africa: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya; Asia: Pakistan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Singapore
6. Jamaica, Sri Lanka, Malta, Cyprus
7. Sample answer: Historical connection through British Empire/shared English language/similar legal systems
8. Examples: Malta, Cyprus, Jamaica, Fiji, etc. Total: 54 countries

Differentiation Support:
• Provide atlas/world map reference
• Allow pair work for map reading
• Offer word bank for struggling readers
• Use larger print maps for visual support