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Comparing 'Coming to England' to 'Paddington'
Pupil outcome: I can listen and respond to a story based on a true event. Key learning points: - 'Coming to England' is a book based on the true story about Floella Benjamin. - 'Coming to England' is a non-fiction book written and...
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Writing facts about Floella Benjamin
Pupil outcome: I can write facts about Floella Benjamin. Key learning points: - A fact is a statement of truth. - 'Coming to England' is about Floella Benjamin's life so it can be used to learn information and facts. - Two facts can be...
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Differences between fiction and non-fiction texts
Pupil outcome: I can compare fiction and non-fiction texts. Key learning points: - Fiction books are made up by the author and non-fiction books provide information based on facts. - Fiction books have fictional characters and places and...
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Developing reading preferences in Year 5 through appreciation of characters
Pupil outcome: I can explore characters in historical fiction and non-fiction texts, researching what makes them inspirational Key learning points: - Historical fiction is a genre in which a fictional plot takes place in the setting of...
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Using non-fiction texts to recall and learn facts
Pupil outcome: I can listen and respond to a non-fiction text about looking after cats. Key learning points: - The contents page can help direct you to a particular topic, such as 'feeding'. - Non-fiction books have photographs, captions...
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Developing reading preferences in Year 4 by exploring a range of forms
Pupil outcome: I can develop my awareness of a range of forms. Key learning points: - Reading Non-Fiction can develop knowledge of the world around you and the people that inhabit it - Reading about other people's lives and cultures can...
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Understanding the context of 'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover'
Pupil outcome: I can understand the context of 'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover'. Key learning points: - The Mars rover marked a significant development in space exploration. - ‘Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover’ is a narrative...
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Exploring the story 'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover'
Pupil outcome: I can discuss and explore the narrative of 'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover'. Key learning points: - ‘Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover’ is a non-fiction narrative text. - It contains some, but not all of the...
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Main Idea & Details
This helps introduce the concept of main idea and details. It helps kids understand the difference and gives practice to find the details and main idea in various forms and passages. These videos are educational videos and lessons for...
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Nonfiction Text Features
This video teaches about common nonfiction text features including title, table of contents, headings, captions, labels, photographs, glossary, and index. These videos are educational videos and lessons for kids. They teach and help kids...
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Topic versus Main Idea
This is an introductory video of helping kids identify the topic and main idea. It helps kids understand the difference and gives practice to find the topic and main idea in various passages. These videos are educational videos and...
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Nonfiction
This video discusses the nonfiction genre as well as qualities, types of pieces, and characteristics of the genre.
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Fiction Nonfiction Genre: Story Elements
This video focuses on the two main genre of books: fiction and nonfiction. Kids learn aspects of each type of book and then practice naming whether a book is fiction or nonfiction. Kids also learn about realistic fiction.
Teaching Without Frills
Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 8: Making a Glossary
In this video, you will learn how to make a glossary for your informational writing book. We will discuss how to choose important key words and provide short definitions.
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Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 6: Writing a Closing
In this video, you will learn how to write a closing or conclusion for your informational writing. We will discuss different types of closing strategies, such as summarizing the main points and providing a next step for the reader.
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Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 5: Writing a Draft
In this video, you will learn how to write a first draft of your informational book. We will discuss how to use headings to organize the facts that go together. We will also draw and label pictures that help to teach the reader more...
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Informational Writing for Kids- Episode 4: Writing an Introduction
In this video, you will learn how to write an introduction for your informational book. We will discuss strategies to hook the reader and introduce your topic.
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Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 3: Making a Plan
In this video, you will learn how to make a plan for your informational writing. You can think about the structure of your book and the subtopics you will include. This will help you organize your ideas before writing!
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Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 2: Brainstorming & Choosing a Topic
In this video, you will learn how to brainstorm and then choose the best topic by thinking about the following questions: "What do I know a lot about?" "Who is my audience?" "What am I interested in?"
Teaching Without Frills
Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 1: What Is It?
In this series, learn how to write your own informational book! In this video, you will learn about the features of informational writing.
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How to Write a Research Paper for Kids - Episode 3: Researching
In this video, you will learn how to start researching a topic after you make a plan for your animal research paper. We will check to make sure the facts we already knew are really true. Then we'll learn even more information in books,...
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Nailing Non-fiction: I Am Malala - Part 3 Summary: Three Girls, Three Bullets (Chapters 16-20)
After three months living as internal refugees, the Yousafzai’s return home to assess the damage. The fragile peace in Swat Valley breaks down in 2010 as the Taliban return with a vengeance. But thirteen-year-old Malala continues to...
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KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Vocabulary: Non-Fiction - Explained
SchoolOnline's Primary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners and skilled teachers. Ideal for ages 9-13, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in...
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GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Vocabulary: Non-Fiction - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...