someone or something that supplies information

something is credible if it can be believed or trusted

a central idea that the writer intends the audience to engage deeply with

punctuation marks that lay key information out in a non-fiction text

Researching information about pandas' habitat and diet

English

In this unit, pupils use extensive research from a range of sources as another technique to strengthen writer's credibility.

In 'Wild Cats: Non-Chronological Report', pupils were introduced to using the passive voice to maintain writer's credibility. In this unit, pupils will use extensive research from a range of sources as another technique to strengthen writer's credibility.

Pandas or Antarctic animals: non-chronological report

The panda's markings are instantly recognisable.

A pandas' markings are instantly recognisable.

A giant pandas' habitat is a bamboo forest. 

A giant panda's habitat is a bamboo forest. 

Which sentences use an apostrophe for **singular** possession correctly?

Panda's eye markings help them identify each other. 

Pandas' eye markings help them identify each other. 

Panda's thick legs help it to forage for bamboo. 

Which sentence uses an apostrophe for **plural** possession correctly?

Which sentences use apostrophes for possession correctly? 

There are 650 pandas living in captivity. 

Pandas rely heavily on bamboo for their nutrition.

Pandas are very popular animals around the world. 

Which of these sentences might belong in a paragraph based on the theme 'Pandas' diet'?

Pandas eat almost exclusively bamboo, as well as a few small animals. 

omnivores - 98% bamboo; few small animals

Pandas occasionally eat small animals and therefore they are omnivores.

Which version below is an appropriate bullet point note about pandas' diet? 

Pandas have 'thumbs' that let them grip bamboo. 

Pandas struggle to digest bamboo properly. 

Pandas don't get much energy from bamboo. 

Pandas have wide molars that help them crush bamboo. 

Which of the following facts give evidence that pandas are well-adapted to their bamboo diet? 

The website is very colourful and engaging.

The website is for an organisation that is well-known and respected. 

The information on the website matches other things you've read. 

The website is known for its funny content. 

When we look at sources online for research, what are good signs that the source is credible?

A video about funny animals with a few hundred views.

The website of a leading panda conservation charity.

The website of a well-known news organisation.

A video about pandas by a famous scientist.

You are looking for facts about pandas online. Which of these sources would you trust to give you credible information?

An introduction giving general information about pandas.

Sections that give specific information about themes such as appearance & diet.

A conclusion that gives general information about the future of pandas.

Put the parts of a non-chronological report about pandas in the correct order. 

Pandas eat up to 38 kg of bamboo each day. 

Pandas are well-loved all around the world. 

Pandas only rarely eat things other than bamboo.

Tick the fact about pandas that is most likely to be placed in the introduction of a non-chronological report. 

Pandas have wide, smooth molars for crushing bamboo. 

Which of the following are adaptations that help pandas survive?

Every panda has unique eye markings, allowing them to identify each other. 

Pandas have cute black eye markings, which really set them apart. 

Which version below is most appropriate for research notes? 

This lesson will soon be taken down.

Researching information about pandas' habitat and diet

Lesson outcome