Retrieving information from the non-fiction book 'Rushing Rivers'
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can retrieve information from a non-fiction text to answer questions.
Key learning points
- Navigating the features 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.
- Searching for capital letters helps to find proper nouns quicker, e.g. 'Ganges River'.
- Rivers are an important part of life for people around the world.
- Rivers are used by humans for a variety of purposes and some have a special meaning to religious groups.
Keywords
Navigate - to find your way to something
Features - distinctive characteristics belonging to something
Retrieve - to find information within the text
Common misconception
Children may retrieve partial answers if they do not skim and scan properly.
Example: 'The Ganges River in India is sacred to Hindus' might lead children to think this is its only location. Check the spotlight box.
Teacher tip
Ask children to consider which other page in the text would help them find information about people in relation to rivers. Recap the function of the index page and how this is helpful.
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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