Year 6 - English
Examining the layout of 'Shackleton's Journey'
'Shackleton's Journey': reading
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore the non-fiction picturebook text, 'Shackleton's Journey'. They explore the context of the Antarctic expedition and examine the layout features of the text. Finally, pupils answer a range of comprehension questions and engage with the key themes.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to identify features of the layout from 'Shackleton's Journey'.
Key Notes
- Layout is how the content is presented on the page, such as titles and columns
- The layout of a non-fiction text is designed according to its purpose and target audience
- A glossary enhances the accessibility and understanding of a non-fiction text, providing definitions for key terms
- Non-fiction texts can be presented in a range of forms; features can vary from text-to-text
Vocabulary To Learn
- features: The features of a text type refer to distinctive characteristics that belong to it.
- layout: The layout of a text refers to the way the information is organised on the page.
- glossary: A glossary is a list of technical or subject-specific terms with brief explanations, usually located at the back of a non-fiction text.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may expect to see features from other non-fiction texts they have read.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Layout is how the content is presented on the page, such as titles and columns. The layout of a non-fiction text is designed according to its purpose and target audience.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'features'
The features of a text type refer to distinctive characteristics that belong to it.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may expect to see features from other non-fiction texts they have read. Correction: Non-fiction texts can vary greatly, both in terms of layout as well as form.
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