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Examining the layout of 'Shackleton's Journey'

I can identify features of the layout from ‘Shackleton's Journey’.

New
New
Year 6

Examining the layout of 'Shackleton's Journey'

I can identify features of the layout from ‘Shackleton's Journey’.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Layout is how the content is presented on the page, such as titles and columns
  2. The layout of a non-fiction text is designed according to its purpose and target audience
  3. A glossary enhances the accessibility and understanding of a non-fiction text, providing definitions for key terms
  4. Non-fiction texts can be presented in a range of forms; features can vary from text-to-text

Common misconception

Pupils may expect to see features from other non-fiction texts they have read.

Non-fiction texts can vary greatly, both in terms of layout as well as form.

Keywords

  • Features - The features of a text type refer to distinctive characteristics that belong to it.

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

  • 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.

Some pupils may benefit by having a copy of the glossary to refer to alongside the text, to focus on comprehension of the words in the context they're located in.
Teacher tip

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is a suitable summary of the text, 'Shackleton's Journey'?
The journey that Ernest Shackleton took from County Kildare to London.
Correct answer: The extraordinary Antarctic expedition Shackleton led in 1914.
The route that Ernest took from his home to school.
Q2.
Who is the author of 'Shackleton's Journey'?
Correct Answer: William Grill, william grill, William grill
Q3.
Which continent is the main focus of Shackleton's Journey?
South America
Asia
North America
Correct answer: Antarctica
Oceania
Q4.
True or False? Penguins can be found in Antarctica?
Correct Answer: True, true
Q5.
Order the following headings from the first half of the contents page.
1 - funding and recruitment
2 - the crew
3 - Endurance
4 - setting sail
5 - a change of plans
Q6.
Where had Ernest Shackleton lived before setting off on the Endurance expedition?
Correct answer: Athy, County Kildare, Ireland
Correct answer: Yorkshire, England
Madrid, Spain
Correct answer: Kensington, West London, England
Buenos Aires, Argentina

6 Questions

Q1.
True or False? Cross-breeding meant that dogs with the best qualities could be selected for the expedition.
Correct Answer: True, true
Q2.
Match the following keywords to their definitions.
Correct Answer:features,distinctive characteristics that belong to a text

distinctive characteristics that belong to a text

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

the way the information is organised on the page

Correct Answer:glossary,a list of explanations for subject-specific vocabulary

a list of explanations for subject-specific vocabulary

Q3.
Referring to page 8, how far were dogs expected to cover in a day?
1 mile
2 miles
10 miles
Correct answer: 20 miles
Q4.
Which of the following are features usually found on a page in a non-fiction text?
Correct answer: headings
Correct answer: captions
dialogue
Correct answer: text boxes
imaginary settings
Q5.
True or false? King Charles gave Shackleton a Union flag.
Correct Answer: False, false
Q6.
Match the definitions of the following terms to their explanation in the glossary.
Correct Answer:cross-bracing,a system of wooden beams, adding strength to a structure

a system of wooden beams, adding strength to a structure

Correct Answer:jib boom,a wooden extension at the front of the ship

a wooden extension at the front of the ship

Correct Answer:pack ice,a large area of ice formed under pressure

a large area of ice formed under pressure