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Retrieving information on the Angler Fish from 'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark'

'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark': reading

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils read and explore the non-fiction text 'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark'. They will identify the features of a non-fiction text and use strategies to retrieve information. Finally, pupils will read the text to learn specifically about the anglerfish.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to retrieve specific information linked to the Anglerfish.

Key Notes

  • The Anglerfish is a bioluminescent creature that uses its glow to lure prey, making it an expert predator.
  • The Anglerfish lives in the deepest part of the ocean named the midnight zone, which is difficult for humans to visit.
  • Navigating the layout of a non-fiction text can help you read and retrieve information on a specific topic.
  • Skimming and scanning for keywords can help you accurately retrieve information from the text quickly.
  • Summarising what has been read helps knowledge to stick and builds comprehension.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Anglerfish: a bioluminescent predatory fish
  • retrieve: to find information within the text
  • summarise: to pull out the key information and ideas from a text

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may think that they need to read the entire text.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

The Anglerfish is a bioluminescent creature that uses its glow to lure prey, making it an expert predator. The Anglerfish lives in the deepest part of the ocean named the midnight zone, which is difficult for humans to visit.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Anglerfish'

a bioluminescent predatory fish.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may think that they need to read the entire text. Correction: Emphasise that you do not have to read a non-fiction text from start to finish. Focus on certain pages that you want to find out more about.

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