Year 4 - English
Understanding the layout of a non-fiction book
'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark': reading
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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 explain the layout of "Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark".
Key Notes
- 'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark' is a non-fiction book which provides true information.
- Creatures, and other living organisms, can glow in the dark using bioluminescence or biofluorescence.
- The book is designed to engage children as its audience.
- The layout of a text is determined by its purpose and audience.
- The book chunks information into sections and uses fact boxes and illustrations.
Vocabulary To Learn
- layout: the way the information is organised on the page
- purpose: the reason a text is written and the desired impact
- audience: the people the author design the book for
- bioluminescence: the production and emission of light by a living organism caused by a chemical reaction within it
- biofluorescence: the production and emission of light by a living organism as a result of absorbing ultraviolet light
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Authors write books for anyone to read.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark' is a non-fiction book which provides true information. Creatures, and other living organisms, can glow in the dark using bioluminescence or biofluorescence.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'layout'
the way the information is organised on the page.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Authors write books for anyone to read. Correction: Authors design and write their texts in order to reach certain audiences.
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