The peritext is the elements around a book, including its cover, title and blurb.

A blurb is a short promotional description of a text, located on the back cover.

Endpapers are usually the first and last parts of the interior of the book to be seen when the book is opened or closed.

The title page is a page displaying the text title, author and publisher. It is sometimes accompanied by an illustration.

A prediction is an educated guess, based on evidence in the text or prior knowledge.

Making predictions about 'Greenling'

English

In 'Greenling’, pupils discussed the power of nature and its importance. In ’Blackberry Blue’, pupils will discuss how nature is central to the plot.

In 'The Wild Robot’, pupils discussed the theme of identify and belonging. In ’Greenling’, pupil will also discuss the themes of identity and belonging and will draw comparisons between the characters.

'Greenling': reading

Which of the following are considered part of the **peritext**?

the elements around a book, including its cover, title and blurb

a short promotional description of a text, located on the back cover

a page displaying the text title, author and publisher

Who is the author and illustrator of 'Greenling'?

Who is the owner of the land where the text is set?

True or False? A prediction can only be based on the text.

not paying attention to the illustrations

Personal reflection can be achieved through which of the following?

the qualities that describe who someone is on the inside

making an educated guess using what we already know

What is a suitable definition of a **prediction**?

the person responsible for the words in a text

the person responsible for the illustrations or artwork in a text

a person or group of people who organise text printing and production

Match the following words to their definition.

What information can you usually find on the **front cover** of a text?

Where is a **blurb** usually located on a text?

True or False? The title of a text always contains the main character's name.

Which of the following are forms of text?

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