Year 1 - English
Using non-fiction texts to recall and learn facts
Looking after pets: reading and writing
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils will use the book 'Lulu Gets a Cat' as a springboard to learning about non-fiction information texts on cats. Pupils will compare fiction and non-fiction texts before learning how to write statement and command sentences for an information page about looking after cats.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to listen and respond to a non-fiction text about looking after cats.
Key Notes
- The contents page can help direct you to a particular topic, such as 'feeding'.
- Non-fiction books have photographs, captions and headings to make the information easier to understand.
- Non-fiction books teach information about a topic, such as how to care for a cat or kitten.
- Re-listening to or re-reading a page from a non-fiction book helps to retain and recall facts.
Vocabulary To Learn
- non-fiction: a genre of text which presents real events, information or knowledge
- fact: something that is known to be true or proved
- information: facts learned about something or someone
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may be unable to read the non-fiction book themselves due to their current phonics knowledge.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The contents page can help direct you to a particular topic, such as 'feeding'. Non-fiction books have photographs, captions and headings to make the information easier to understand.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'non-fiction'
a genre of text which presents real events, information or knowledge.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may be unable to read the non-fiction book themselves due to their current phonics knowledge. Correction: Before Task A, read the two pages to the children and discuss what we have learnt first. For Task B, you may wish to answer the questions collaboratively, modelling the strategies and reading only that section of text.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Differences between fiction and non-fiction texts Study Guide
- Exploring illustrations in 'Lulu Gets a Cat' Study Guide
- Reading and responding to 'Lulu Gets a Cat' by Anna McQuinn Study Guide
- The theme of responsibility in 'Lulu Gets a Cat' Study Guide
- Thinking from Lulu's perspective and asking questions Study Guide
- Writing an information report with commands Study Guide
- Writing facts Study Guide
- Writing facts in an information page Study Guide
- Writing instructions Study Guide
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