The features of a text type refer to distinctive characteristics that belong to it.

Visual aids are graphs, charts, images, or diagrams which enhance understanding in non-fiction texts.

A caption is a brief description accompanying an image, providing context in non-fiction texts.

Subject specific vocabulary is words related to a specific topic in non-fiction texts.

A label annotates a particular element in a visual aid.

Analysing use of language in 'Crazy about Cats'

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In 'Crazy About Cats: reading’, pupils read and retrieved information about wild cats. In ’The aye-aye or wild cats: non-chronological report’, pupils will use information they read to write non-chronological reports on primates or wild cats.

In 'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark: reading’, pupils read and discussed the features of a non-fiction text, exploring life under the sea. In ’Crazy About Cats: reading’, pupils will read and discuss another non-fiction text and consider how the text is adapted to suit the intended audience.

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.

'Crazy about Cats': reading

refers to distinctive characteristics that belong to it

images or illustrations which enhance understanding

a brief description accompanying an image, providing context

annotates a particular element in a visual aid

Which of the following would be considered subject specific vocabulary?

Cats extend their claws by tightening muscles and tendons.

Refer to pages 10 and 11 of 'Crazy about Cats'. Match the following elements on a non-fiction page with examples from the text.

4) If you look closely at this black leopard ...

Camouflage is when something blends in with its surroundings

Refer to pages 12 -13 of 'Crazy about Cats'. Match the following elements of a non-fiction page with examples from the text.

True or False? Explanations can connect to a reader’s existing knowledge or experiences to better support understanding.

Which of the following are features of non-fiction texts that can support understanding?

What is the name of the publisher of 'Crazy About Cats'?

True or False? The layout of a text refers to the way the information is organised on the page.

Select the features of a non-fiction text.

Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

defines key terms or subject-specific vocabulary

Match the non-fiction text features to their definitions.

Select features of a non-fiction text that could help a reader to find information.

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