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Building comprehension of 'Crazy about Cats' through rich discussion

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Key learning points

  1. Readers can use layout features of a non-fiction text to navigate sections quickly.
  2. Skimming and scanning is a strategy readers can use to retrieve the information they are looking for rapidly.
  3. The structure and features of a text can help identify keywords or key information.

Keywords

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

  • Skimming - Skimming is quickly glancing over text for main ideas and key points.

  • Scanning - Scanning is rapidly searching text for specific information or keywords.

  • Layout - The layout of a text refers to the way the information is organised on the page.

Common misconception

When retrieving answers to a question, pupils may re-read the entire text each time.

Emphasise through modelling that pupils can use skimming and scanning strategies to quickly locate the information they require.

You can model examples of skimming and scanning with the class using a visualiser, or working with smaller groups to clearly exemplify the strategy.
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This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the main focus of the book "Crazy About Cats" by Owen Davey?
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fictional stories about cats
Correct answer: information about different species of cats
poetry about cats
cat training techniques
Q2.
Which reading skills might you use to retrieve information quickly from a non-fiction text?
Correct answer: skimming
reading every word on the page
Correct answer: scanning
reading every page in order
Q3.
Match the opposing features of non-fiction and fiction texts.
Correct Answer:presents facts and information,presents the imagination and creativity of the author

presents the imagination and creativity of the author

Correct Answer:structured format,narrative structure

narrative structure

Correct Answer:specialised vocabulary ,dialogue between characters

dialogue between characters

Q4.
Based on the front cover, is this magazine a fiction or non-fiction publication?
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Correct Answer: non-fiction, Non-fiction, non fiction, Non fiction
Q5.
What type of language is typically used in non-fiction writing?
informal and colloquial
Correct answer: formal and precise
emotional and subjective
Correct answer: subject specific terminology
Q6.
Why might an author use visuals like charts and graphs in a non-fiction text?
to confuse the reader
to provide a visual break from text
Correct answer: to enhance understanding and present data
to make the text longer
Q1 Reproduced with kind permission of Flying Eye Books Ltd © Owen Davey 2017

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6 Questions

Q1.
How does the author, Owen Davey, present information about cats in the book?
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through fictional narratives
through scientific research
through interviews with cat owners
Correct answer: through a combination of facts and illustrations
Q2.
Match the words with their definitions.
Correct Answer:retrieval,finding key information in the text and extracting it

finding key information in the text and extracting it

Correct Answer:skimming,quickly glancing over text for main ideas and key points

quickly glancing over text for main ideas and key points

Correct Answer:scanning,rapidly searching text for specific information or keywords

rapidly searching text for specific information or keywords

Correct Answer:layout of a page, the way the information is organised on a page

the way the information is organised on a page

Q3.
Which species of cat uses large webbed paws to hook prey out of the water.
tiger
Correct answer: fishing cat
snow leopard
Q4.
True or false? The layout features of a non-fiction text help readers to navigate and comprehend the text.
Correct Answer: true, True
Q5.
Select the common layout features of a non-fiction text.
Correct answer: sub-headings
Correct answer: captions and labels
chapter titles
Correct answer: text boxes
character profile
Q6.
Order the below steps for retrieving information from a text.
1 - Read the question and underline the keywords.
2 - Search for the keywords in the text.
3 - Read the sentence and check it answers the question.
4 - If it doesn’t answer the question, read the sentence before or after.
5 - Retrieve the answer from the text.
Q1 Reproduced with kind permission of Flying Eye Books Ltd © Owen Davey 2017