Year 3 - English
Reading a section of the non-fiction book 'Rushing Rivers'
'Rushing Rivers': reading
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore the non-fiction text 'Rushing Rivers'. They identify the features of a non-fiction text and use strategies to retrieve information. Finally, pupils summarise their learning on rivers, discussing it with others to help consolidate knowledge.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to learn information about rivers by reading a non-fiction text.
Key Notes
- Non-fiction texts do not have to be read in order from the first to the last page.
- Using the features of a non-fiction text helps the reader to navigate the text effectively.
- Skimming and scanning for keywords helps the reader find and retrieve important information.
- Note-taking is an effective way to summarise the most important information and embed new knowledge.
Vocabulary To Learn
- navigate: to find your way to something
- skimming: to read over a text quickly to get the main ideas and key points
- scanning: searching the text for specific information or keywords
- note-taking: writing down keywords or pieces of information out of full sentences
- summarise: to pull out the key information and ideas from the text
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may find it difficult to identify which words should be included in bullet-point notes.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Non-fiction texts do not have to be read in order from the first to the last page. Using the features of a non-fiction text helps the reader to navigate the text effectively.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'navigate'
to find your way to something.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children may find it difficult to identify which words should be included in bullet-point notes. Correction: Model non-examples, e.g., 'downhill' and ask which keyword might be missing. 'Flows downhill' summarises appropriately.
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