Building comprehension of 'Shackleton’s Journey' through rich discussion | English

Starter quiz

What was the name of the ship that Shackleton and his crew hoped to navigate Antarctica in?
- Endurance ✓
- Survival
- Determination
- Collaboration
True or false? Ernest Shackleton took 69 cats with him on his expedition.
- True
- False ✓
Which of the following is a suitable definition for how readers use retrieval skills.
- reading around the text to develop a greater awareness of context
- finding key details or information in the text and extracting them ✓
- making an educated guess based on evidence in the text or prior knowledge
What is the name of a non-fiction text feature where readers can understand key terms and their meanings?
- index
- glossary ✓
- contents page
Which of the following are usually features found within non-fiction texts?
- glossary ✓
- plot twists
- an introduction or preface ✓
- fantasy elements
- a list of contents ✓
Which of the following items were taken by Shackleton and his crew on board the Endurance?
- sledges ✓
- mosquito netting
- skis ✓
- swimwear
- blankets ✓

Match the following keywords to their definitions.
- retrieval
  
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  finding key details or information in the text ✓
- prediction
  
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  an educated guess based on evidence in the text ✓
- glossary
  
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  a list of technical terms with brief explanations ✓
Which of the following are strategies we can use to help us develop our comprehension of a non-fiction text?
- Skip over challenging or complex sections.
- Passively read the text without engaging with the context.
- Identify keywords in the question, skim and scan the text to locate the answer. ✓
- Use layout features to locate the appropriate section of text. ✓
Where do Shackleton and his crew set sail to before they arrive in Antarctica?
- Sandwich Islands
- South Georgia
- Buenos Aires ✓
- Elephant Island
What was the name of the stowaway that joined the crew between Plymouth and Argentina?
- 'Percy Blackborrow' ✓
True or false? Ernest Shackleton tried to keep his crew's morale high.
- True ✓
- False
When the Endurance became stuck, which of the following changes were made to improve life for the crew and animals?
- Dog igloos were built on the ice - named ‘Dog Town’. ✓
- Ice sculptures were made to occupy the crew at this time.
- McNeish made a stove where crew hung out. ✓
- Living quarters on the Endurance were remodelled. ✓
- The crew were able to stay in a hotel, called 'The Ritz'.

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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.

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.

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.