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Reading around the text 'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover'

'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover': reading

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils read and explore the narrative non-fiction text, 'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover'. They explore the context of Mars and the rover mission and answer a range of comprehension questions. Finally, pupils identify and engage with the key themes in the text.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to compare and contrast between two non-fiction texts.

Key Notes

  • When reading non-fiction texts, readers can use the layout features to help navigate the text.
  • Non-fiction texts can present information in different forms and layouts.
  • Readers can compare and contrast within and across texts.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • layout: the way the information is organised on the page
  • skimming: quickly glancing over text for main ideas and key points
  • scanning: rapidly searching a text for specific information or keywords
  • compare: identifying similarities between two or more things, ideas, concepts, or texts
  • contrast: identifying differences between two or more things, ideas, concepts, or texts

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may find it challenging to remember features found in non-fiction texts.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

When reading non-fiction texts, readers can use the layout features to help navigate the text. Non-fiction texts can present information in different forms and layouts.

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: Pupils may find it challenging to remember features found in non-fiction texts. Correction: Display/print out common non-fiction text features, alongside layout features, to support pupils when comparing and contrasting.

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