Building comprehension of 'Shackleton’s Journey' through rich discussion
I can answer a range of comprehension questions on 'Shackleton's Journey'.
Building comprehension of 'Shackleton’s Journey' through rich discussion
I can answer a range of comprehension questions on 'Shackleton's Journey'.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The structure and features of a text can help identify keywords or key information.
- A glossary can define technical or subject-specific vocabulary to support readers with understanding the text.
- Predictions can be justified using information from the pages.
Common misconception
Pupils may form predictions without basing their ideas on evidence within the text.
Model making predictions based on information provided in the text or wider reading and research.
Keywords
Retrieval - Retrieval is finding key details or information in the text and extracting them.
Prediction - A prediction is an educated guess, based on evidence in the text or prior knowledge.
Glossary - A glossary is a list of technical or subject-specific terms with brief explanations, usually located at the back of a non-fiction text.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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
Exit quiz
6 Questions
finding key details or information in the text
an educated guess based on evidence in the text
a list of technical terms with brief explanations