How a text relates to a reader, another text or the wider world can be called a connection.

To summarise means to pull out the key information and ideas from the text.

The purpose of a text refers to the reason it was written and the desired impact.

Considering the impact of 'Crazy about Cats'

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In 'Crazy About Cats’, pupils read and retrieved information about wild cats. In ’Non- chronological report’, pupils will use this information to write non-chronological reports on wild cats.

In 'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark’, pupils read and discussed the features of a non-fiction text. In ’Crazy About Cats’, pupils will read and discuss another non-fiction and consider how the text is adapted to suit the intended audience.

'Crazy about Cats': reading

the reason a text was written and the desired impact

how a text relates to a reader, another text or the world

to identify the key information and ideas from the text

Match the keyword to the correct definition.

What are the subheadings used to break up the information on page 32 of the text?

personal connections related to a reader's own experiences

comparisons and connections between different texts

relating the texts to real situations or events

Match the connections that can be made from a text.

True or False? Cats have been feared throughout human history.

by appealing to readers’ values and beliefs

by focusing on problems and not providing any solutions

by informing and educating, through carefully chosen text

How can non-fiction texts inspire positive actions and empower readers?

Cats thrive in diverse habitats, employing fascinating methods for survival.

Cats have inspired many stories and had an effect on culture.

Some wild cats have become rare or endangered. There are no solutions to help.

Which of the following are key points conveyed from reading the text?

What is the likely topic or subject covered in the non-fiction text below?

Which features of non-fiction texts can be identified in the example below?

Which of the following are examples of genre?

From the front covers, which of the following texts might be in the genre of non-fiction?

True or False? Non-fiction texts follow the same structure.

provides readers with a clear idea of the subject matter

help the reader locate specific information

provide additional information about images

outlines the structure and organisation of the text

breaks down information into digestible chunks

Match the features of a non-fiction text to its intended purpose.

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Considering the impact of 'Crazy about Cats'

Lesson outcome