Year 6 - English
Introducing the context 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 understand the context of 'Shackleton's Journey'.
Key Notes
- 'Shackleton's Journey' is presented as a non-fiction picturebook text.
- The text chronicles the extraordinary Antarctic expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton in 1914.
- Antarctica is a vast and frigid continent located at the southernmost part of the Earth.
- Exploring the context of a text can allow readers to engage with it more deeply.
Vocabulary To Learn
- non-fiction: Non-fiction is a genre of text which presents real events, information, or knowledge.
- context: The context is the surrounding details that help you understand what you're reading.
- expedition: An expedition is an organised journey for a purpose, often exploration, research or adventure.
- Antarctica: Antarctica is Earth's southernmost continent, covered by ice, with unique wildlife and extreme conditions.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may get confused with the northern and southern polar regions.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'Shackleton's Journey' is presented as a non-fiction picturebook text. The text chronicles the extraordinary Antarctic expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton in 1914.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'non-fiction'
Non-fiction is a genre of text which presents real events, information, or knowledge.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may get confused with the northern and southern polar regions. Correction: Reiterate that Antarctica is the southern polar region, the Arctic, the northern.
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