Locating Answers in Non-Fiction
Students will use texts to find specific information and answer questions, practicing scanning skills.
Key Questions
- Predict where in a text an answer might be found.
- Evaluate the accuracy of an answer found in a text.
- Explain strategies for quickly finding information in a non-fiction book.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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