Understanding the layout of a non-fiction book
I can explain the layout of "Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark"
Understanding the layout of a non-fiction book
I can explain the layout of "Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark"
Lesson details
Key learning points
- 'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark' is a non-fiction book which provides true information.
- Creatures, and other living organisms, can glow in the dark using bioluminescence or biofluorescence.
- The book is designed to engage children as its audience.
- The layout of a text is determined by its purpose and audience.
- The book chunks information into sections and uses fact boxes and illustrations.
Common misconception
Authors write books for anyone to read.
Authors design and write their texts in order to reach certain audiences.
Keywords
Layout - the way the information is organised on the page
Purpose - the reason a text is written and the desired impact
Audience - the people the author design the book for
Bioluminescence - the production and emission of light by a living organism caused by a chemical reaction within it
Biofluorescence - the production and emission of light by a living organism as a result of absorbing ultraviolet light
Licence
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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Starter quiz
6 Questions
an animal
the natural home or environment of an animal
a form of energy that allows us to see
the sea
a forest
the desert
on land
a picture in a book
a title or explanation for an illustration
the person who writes the text for a book
the person who creates the pictures for a book
Exit quiz
6 Questions
titles that organise information into topics
pictures found inside a book
a box that provides an interesting piece of information
a section of a piece of text
a title or explanation for an illustration