Reading a section of the non-fiction book 'Rushing Rivers' | English

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True or False? You need to read a non-fiction book like 'Rushing Rivers' from the start to the end in order.
- True
- False ✓
In a non-fiction text, which page outlines what is in the text with page numbers?
- blurb
- contents ✓
- glossary
- index
- front cover
In a non-fiction text, which page provides keywords and their definitions?
- index
- contents
- glossary ✓
- front cover
- blurb
In a non-fiction text, which page gives a list of words/topics and all of the pages they appear on?
- contents
- front cover
- blurb
- index ✓
- glossary
Which of the following layout features are used in 'Rushing Rivers' to highlight important information?
- headlines
- facts ✓
- "spotlight" boxes ✓
- images
What is the purpose of 'Rushing Rivers'?
- to share opinions about rivers
- to share facts about rivers ✓
- to tell a story about rivers

What does it mean to navigate a text?
- read it from start to finish
- find your way to certain information ✓
- scan for keywords
Match the vocabulary to the correct definition.
- skim
  
  ⇔
  
  read over a text quickly to get the main ideas ✓
- scan
  
  ⇔
  
  search the text for specific information or keywords ✓
- note take
  
  ⇔
  
  write down keywords or pieces of information ✓
Which of the following is an effective way to organise note taking?
- paragraphs
- bullet points ✓
- full sentences
What is the name of the beginning of a river?
- "mountain"
- "mouth"
- "ocean"
- "source" ✓
What is the name for where the river meets the ocean?
- stream
- "mouth" ✓
- "source"
- hill
Complete the sentence. Rivers move ______ from a mountain to the ocean.
- '"downhill"' ✓

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Non-fiction texts do not have to be read in order from the first to the last page.
Using the features of a non-fiction text helps the reader to navigate the text effectively.
Skimming and scanning for keywords helps the reader find and retrieve important information.
Note-taking is an effective way to summarise the most important information and embed new knowledge.

Children may find it difficult to identify which words should be included in bullet-point notes.

Model non-examples, e.g., 'downhill' and ask which keyword might be missing. 'Flows downhill' summarises appropriately.

Navigate - to find your way to something
Skimming - to read over a text quickly to get the main ideas and key points
Scanning - searching the text for specific information or keywords
Note-taking - writing down keywords or pieces of information out of full sentences
Summarise - to pull out the key information and ideas from the text