Year 1 - English
Writing facts in an information page
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 write an information page with facts and key information about a topic.
Key Notes
- An information page needs to be easy to read and understand.
- An information page needs a title such as 'How to look after cats'.
- An information page needs to include subject-specific vocabulary such as 'shelter' or 'healthy'.
- When listing what a cat needs, a comma must be placed between each noun.
- 'Fun Facts' or 'Did you know?' questions can be added to make the writing more interesting.
Vocabulary To Learn
- title: a title is the name or label given to a piece of writing
- information: facts learned about something or someone
- subject-specific vocabulary: vocabulary we use when writing about a particular subject
- fact: something that is known to be true or proved
- list: a number of connected items
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may struggle to present their information independently.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
An information page needs to be easy to read and understand. An information page needs a title such as 'How to look after cats'.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'title'
a title is the name or label given to a piece of writing.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may struggle to present their information independently. Correction: Create page layouts with boxes and lines for the children to use in order for presentation and handwriting to stay at their expected level. This may mean their reports go across multiple pages or use larger paper.
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
- Using non-fiction texts to recall and learn facts Study Guide
- Writing an information report with commands Study Guide
- Writing facts Study Guide
- Writing instructions Study Guide
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