Retrieving information on the Angler Fish from 'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark'
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can retrieve specific information linked to the Anglerfish.
Key learning points
- The Anglerfish is a bioluminescent creature that uses its glow to lure prey, making it an expert predator.
- The Anglerfish lives in the deepest part of the ocean named the midnight zone, which is difficult for humans to visit.
- Navigating the layout of a non-fiction text can help you read and retrieve information on a specific topic.
- Skimming and scanning for keywords can help you accurately retrieve information from the text quickly.
- Summarising what has been read helps knowledge to stick and builds comprehension.
Keywords
Anglerfish - a bioluminescent predatory fish
Retrieve - to find information within the text
Summarise - to pull out the key information and ideas from a text
Common misconception
Pupils may think that they need to read the entire text.
Emphasise that you do not have to read a non-fiction text from start to finish. Focus on certain pages that you want to find out more about.
Teacher tip
Offer an opportunity for students to ask questions and/or conduct further research on the Anglerfish. Children could create their own information texts.
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