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Building comprehension of 'Crazy about Cats' through rich discussion

I can answer a range of comprehension questions on ‘Crazy about Cats'.

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Year 5

Building comprehension of 'Crazy about Cats' through rich discussion

I can answer a range of comprehension questions on ‘Crazy about Cats'.

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Lesson details

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.

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.

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.

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