'Rushing Rivers': reading
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' learning around the features of non-fiction texts, which was explored through the non-fiction narrative 'The Pebble in my Pocket'. In this unit, pupils explore a non-fiction information text, identifying the specific layout features and how to navigate these to retrieve the desired information. This unit prepares pupils for future learning in 'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark', where children will develop their understanding of these features and discuss how they can be used to engage the intended audience.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ability to apply phonics knowledge to support decoding in multisyllabic words.
- Ability to read common exception words by sight.
- Ability to retrieve basic textual information.
- Some understanding of the features of non-fiction.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' learning around the features of non-fiction texts, which was explored through the non-fiction narrative 'The Pebble in my Pocket'. In this unit, pupils explore a non-fiction information text, identifying the specific layout features and how to navigate these to retrieve the desired information. This unit prepares pupils for future learning in 'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark', where children will develop their understanding of these features and discuss how they can be used to engage the intended audience.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ability to apply phonics knowledge to support decoding in multisyllabic words.
- Ability to read common exception words by sight.
- Ability to retrieve basic textual information.
- Some understanding of the features of non-fiction.
Reading, writing & oracy
'Rushing Rivers': reading
In this unit, pupils read and explore the non-fiction text 'Rushing Rivers'. They identify the features of a non-fiction text and use strategies to retrieve information. Finally, pupils summarise their learning on rivers, discussing it with others to help consolidate knowledge.
4 lessons in unit
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