deciding what you think might happen next in a story

Introduction to the story 'Leaf'

English

In this unit, pupils developed their personal responses to texts, expressing opinions and listening to others. In 'Reading for Pleasure in Year 3', pupils will build on this by starting to learn about how to choose texts for themselves.

In 'Grandad's Island', pupils continued to develop their personal responses to key themes. In 'Leaf', pupils will build on this by considering others in their responses and actions they could take to support others.

'Leaf': book club

Look at the front cover. Who is the author of 'Leaf'?

Reading on to find out what happens next.

Because they hibernate during the winter.

Because they get their food from trees far away.

Climate change means ice is melting, making it harder for polar bears to hunt.

Why do some polar bears have to travel long distances to find food?

Select all the information you would be likely to find on the front cover of a fiction book.

Where would you find the blurb of a book?

Based on the front cover, what text type is this?

Based on the image, what text type is this?

Starting at the beginning, sequence this simple nursery rhyme in order. 

A text that provides real facts and information.

Match the keyword to the correct definition.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Introduction to the story 'Leaf'

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.