Examining the layout of 'Shackleton's Journey'
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify features of the layout from ‘Shackleton's Journey’.
Key learning points
- Layout is how the content is presented on the page, such as titles and columns
- The layout of a non-fiction text is designed according to its purpose and target audience
- A glossary enhances the accessibility and understanding of a non-fiction text, providing definitions for key terms
- Non-fiction texts can be presented in a range of forms; features can vary from text-to-text
Keywords
Features - The features of a text type refer to distinctive characteristics that belong to it.
Layout - The layout of a text refers to the way the information is organised on the page.
Glossary - A glossary is a list of technical or subject-specific terms with brief explanations, usually located at the back of a non-fiction text.
Common misconception
Pupils may expect to see features from other non-fiction texts they have read.
Non-fiction texts can vary greatly, both in terms of layout as well as form.
Teacher tip
Some pupils may benefit by having a copy of the glossary to refer to alongside the text, to focus on comprehension of the words in the context they're located in.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the text 'Shackleton's Journey' by William Grill, published by Flying Eye Books, 2014
Licence
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