the way the information is organised on the page

the reason a text is written and the desired impact

the people the author design the book for

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

Understanding the layout of a non-fiction book

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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

What do we call living things that produce and emit their own light?

What do humans and animals have in common?

Humans and animals produce and use light in the same way.

Humans and animals produce and use light in a variety of different ways.

Humans produce light inside their bodies and animals use technology.

titles that organise information into topics

a box that provides an interesting piece of information

a title or explanation for an illustration

Match the vocabulary to the correct definition.

The layout in a non-fiction text is the same as a narrative.

The layout in a non-fiction text is different to a narrative.

A non-fiction text doesn't normally have illustrations.

Select the statement you agree with about non-fiction texts.

It is written for adults to help them learn.

It is written for children to encourage their imagination.

It is written for children to help them learn about certain creatures.

What is the purpose and audience of 'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark'?

a genre of text which provides real events, information or knowledge

a made-up story with fictional characters

a piece of writing that uses creative and rhythmic language

What is the definition of a non-fiction text?

the natural home or environment of an animal

What do animals need in order to survive?

Match the animal to the habitat it would be found in.

the person who writes the text for a book

the person who creates the pictures for a book

What kind of vocabulary would you expect to find in a non-fiction text?

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