- Year 5
Building comprehension of 'Crazy about Cats' through rich discussion
I can answer a range of comprehension questions on ‘Crazy about Cats'.
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- Year 5
Building comprehension of 'Crazy about Cats' through rich discussion
I can answer a range of comprehension questions on ‘Crazy about Cats'.
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Lesson details
Key learning 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.
- The structure and features of a text can help identify keywords or key information.
Keywords
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 misconception
When retrieving answers to a question, pupils may re-read the entire text each time.
Emphasise through modelling that pupils can use skimming and scanning strategies to quickly locate the information they require.
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You will need access to a copy of the text 'Crazy About Cats', by Owen Davy, published by Flying Eye Books 2017.
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