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- Year 3
Analysing the features of the non-fiction book 'Rushing Rivers'
I can identify the features of a non-fiction text.
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- Year 3
Analysing the features of the non-fiction book 'Rushing Rivers'
I can identify the features of a non-fiction text.
Copyrighted materials: to view and download resources from this lesson, you’ll need to be in the UK and
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The purpose of a non-fiction text is to inform, explain, or provide factual information.
- The features of a non-fiction text are designed to help the reader navigate the text and find information easily.
- Contents, glossary and index pages are key features of a non-fiction text like 'Rushing Rivers'
- The layout of 'Rushing Rivers' is determined by its purpose and audience.
- Headings, images and facts are key layout features of 'Rushing Rivers'.
Keywords
Purpose - the reason for something and the desired impact
Features - distinctive characteristics belonging to something
Navigate - to find your way to something
Layout - the way information is organised on the page
Common misconception
Children find the difference between an index and a contents page confusing.
Clearly explain the key differences and look at examples of contents and index pages from a range of non-fiction texts to highlight this.
To help you plan your year 3 English lesson on: Analysing the features of the non-fiction book 'Rushing Rivers', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 English lesson on: Analysing the features of the non-fiction book 'Rushing Rivers', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2015 Kingfisher edition of 'It’s all About…Rushing Rivers' for this lesson.
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