to pull out the key information and ideas from a text

Retrieving information on the Angler Fish from '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

Which zone of the ocean does the Anglerfish live in?

What is the purpose of the Anglerfish's glow?

the rod that protrudes from the Anglerfish

the bioluminescent bacteria on the end of the rod

Match the vocabulary to the correct definition.

Where does the Anglerfish's 'fishing rod' protrude from?

using the layout and features to navigate the text

Select the strategies that help us retrieve information from the text.

it helps knowledge to stick and builds comprehension

it helps us focus on the little details in the text

Why is it helpful to summarise what we have learnt?

it is exciting to look at the illustrations

it teaches us the science behind how creatures glow in the dark

it helps us understand how we can glow in the dark

What is the purpose of the non-fiction text 'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark'?

Select the key features of a non-fiction text like 'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark'.

flick through the text to find the relevant pages

If I wanted to find out about a specific bioluminescent creature in the text, what should I do?

Lots of bioluminescent creatures live in deep and dark parts of the ocean.

Bioluminescent creatures get their light from the Sun.

Bioluminescent creatures produce their light as a result of a chemical reaction.

Bioluminescent creatures use their glow to communicate and survive.

Select the statements that are true about bioluminescence.

they have glowing light organs called photophores

they shoot sparks of light out of their bodies

they borrow their bioluminescence from glow-in-the-dark bacteria

What are the ways that bioluminescent creatures reveal their glow?

an animal that is caught and killed by another for food

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