the production and emission of light by a living organism caused by a chemical reaction within it

the production and emission of light by a living organism as a result of absorbing ultraviolet light

to pull out the key information and ideas from a text

Building comprehension of 'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark'

English

In 'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark’, pupils discussed the key features of non-fiction writing and the purpose of the text. In ’Crazy about Cats’, pupils will further discuss the features of non-fiction writing and will consider the author's use of language to engage the reader.

In 'Rushing Rivers’, pupils discussed the features of a non-fiction information book. In ’Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark’,  pupils will read and listen to another non-fiction book. They will develop their understanding of the features of non-fiction writing and will retrieve specific information from a text in preparation for writing.

'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark': reading

How do humans and creatures both use light in the same way?

How does the Bolitaena pygmaea octopus use bioluminescence to communicate?

Describe a situation in which the glowing sucker octopus uses its bioluminescence.

it helps the squid blend in with the water above

it makes the squid more visible to predators

What is counterillumination, and how does the midwater squid use it to stay hidden?

invisible rays of light from the Sun or Moon

to send something out after it has been received

Match the key words linked to biofluorescence to their correct definition.

It can help us to protect the planet and understand human diseases.

It can help us create a more colourful world.

How can the science behind bioluminescence and biofluorescence be beneficial to humans and the Earth?

Select the features of a non-fiction text which can help you navigate it more effectively.

it helps us retrieve important information

Why is skimming and scanning a text useful?

the surroundings in which a living thing exists

Match the vocabulary to the correct definition.

the emission of light by a living organism caused by a chemical reaction within

Select the correct definition for bioluminescence.

the emission of light by a living organism as a result of absorbing light

Select the correct definition for biofluorescence.

searching for capital letters for proper nouns

Select the strategies that could help a reader to retrieve key information.

Starter Quiz