Using non-fiction texts to recall and learn facts

English

In this unit, pupils learnt to write descriptive sentences about characters. In 'Paddington', pupils will build on this by joining two simple ideas together using 'and'.

In 'Anna Hibiscus', pupils were introduced to expanded noun phrases to describe characters and settings. In this unit, pupils will build on this as well as use commas in a list. 

Looking after pets: reading and writing

Lulu teaches herself how to look after a cat by ...

asks the reader for an answer and ends with a question mark.

is something that is known to be true or proved.

Match the following key terms to their examples.

Cats like to hunt for their food outside.

Make sure to refill your cat's water bowl every day.

Cats need to eat every day to stay healthy and strong.

Cats like to sleep in lots of different places around the house.

Kittens spend more time playing than older cats.

Match the non-fiction text headings to the facts you would find in these sections.

What is Lulu very interested in learning about in the story 'Lulu Gets a Cat'?

How can you find out more information about a topic?

What things does Lulu decide to do to teach herself about cats?

a type of simple sentence that asks the reader for an answer

Match the following keywords to their definitions.

Starter Quiz