Retrieval is finding key details or information in the text and extracting them.

Inference means to use clues from within the text to draw conclusions.

Evidence is the information from a text that can support or justify our reasoning.

Answering questions using evidence in 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook'

English

In ’Walter Tull's Scrapbook’ pupils focused on significant figure from Black British history. In ’Harriet Tubman: Biographical Writing’ pupils will examine the life of Harriet Tubman and the impact she had on Black American History.

In ’El Deafo’ pupils focused on a memoir of author Cece Bell. In ’Walter Tull's Scrapbook’ pupils will examine the life of Walter Tull and the impact he had on Black British History.

'Walter Tull's Scrapbook': reading

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Finding key details in the text and extracting them.

To use clues from within the text to draw conclusions.

The information from a text that can justify our reasoning.

Match the following keywords to their definitions.

True or False? In 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook', Walter was paid an insignificant fee when he transferred to Northampton Football Club.

Glasgow Rangers did not offer enough money to Walter.

Britain was at war with Germany; Walter volunteered to join the Army.

Northampton F.C. fans wanted Walter to stay at their club.

Why was Walter Tull not able to sign with Glasgow Rangers?

What years did Walter play for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club? 

Walter's kit bag contained a variety of tools and objects

In 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook', what pieces of information from the text tell the reader that Walter's uniform and kit were a challenge to carry?

Walter's battalion will be on the frontline by Christmas.

There are lots of new terms and phrases for Walter to learn.

Walter likes the men he is fighting with and so things they will be successful.

Which answer provides evidence to show that Walter was optimistic about his Battalion? 

Reading a text quickly without reading every word.

Examining a text critically, to look for patterns and themes.

Looking at a text closely and carefully to find details.

If you 'skim' a text, what does this mean?

The person who writes the text for a book.

A title or explanation for an illustration.

A book to collect memories, photos, clippings and mementos.

Match the vocabulary to the correct definition.

What type of text is 'Walter Tull's scrapbook'?

A genre of text which is made up or imagined.

A genre of text that presents real events, information, or knowledge.

Can organise information and make it easier to find.

Can provide visual information to help readers understand.

Can provide definitions and explanations of unfamiliar words

Match the feature to its purpose in a non-fiction text.

He became a professional footballer, playing for Clapton FC.

Put these events from Walter Tull's life in order from earliest to latest.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will soon be taken down.

Answering questions using evidence in 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance