Year 5 - English
Building comprehension of 'Crazy about Cats' through rich discussion
'Crazy about Cats': reading
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and discuss the non-fiction text, 'Crazy about Cats'. They explore the features of a non-fiction text and build understanding of new vocabulary. Finally, pupils discuss the possible connections and purpose of the text.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to answer a range of comprehension questions on 'Crazy about Cats'.
Key Notes
- Readers can use layout features of a non-fiction text to navigate sections quickly.
- Skimming and scanning is a strategy readers can use to retrieve the information they are looking for rapidly.
- The structure and features of a text can help identify keywords or key information.
Vocabulary To Learn
- retrieval: Retrieval is finding key details or information in the text and extracting them.
- skimming: Skimming is quickly glancing over text for main ideas and key points.
- scanning: Scanning is rapidly searching text for specific information or keywords.
- layout: The layout of a text refers to the way the information is organised on the page.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- When retrieving answers to a question, pupils may re-read the entire text each time.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Readers can use layout features of a non-fiction text to navigate sections quickly. Skimming and scanning is a strategy readers can use to retrieve the information they are looking for rapidly.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'retrieval'
Retrieval is finding key details or information in the text and extracting them.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: When retrieving answers to a question, pupils may re-read the entire text each time. Correction: Emphasise through modelling that pupils can use skimming and scanning strategies to quickly locate the information they require.
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