What does the word eager
mean?
Challenge – do you know
another synonym for eager?
Use a dictionary to
find the meaning of
devise and write the
definition in your
book.
Looking at the picture, what
types of emotion are both
characters feeling?
Was he frightened
after being turned
into a donkey?
How would you describe the
appearance of donkey?
Challenge – can you think of
similes or metaphors to
describe the donkey?
Learning Objective, Success Criteria…
I can answer simple questions about the text.
I can skim and scan to answer questions.
I can skim and scan passages to answer a variety of questions with evidence from the text.
LO: To understand how to identify explicit details from the text
Success Criteria
Don’t forget at the end of the lesson to self assess (SA) on your sticker how successful you have been with your learning using
Key vocabulary
Skim, Scan passages,
evidence
Starter…
Do you have a favourite author? Perhaps you have more than
one. If so, can you explain what it is that you particularly
enjoy about their stories? Is it how they describe settings,
characters and action with such skill that they capture your
interest until the end? Or is it that they are magicians of the
unusual, experimenting with language in a way that surprises
and delights you? Maybe they just create unforgettable tales.
One thing is certain, you couldn’t possibly put your hand on
your heart and say they are the best authors ever. Why?
Because you haven’t read them all!
Read the text below carefully. You will then have
3 questions to answer about the text.
Starter…
1. According to the text, what do some authors do with language?
______________________________________________
2. … in a way that surprises and delights you…
What does the word ‘delights’ mean in this context? Tick one.
pleases shocks
tells tastes
3. According to the text, why couldn’t you possibly know who the best
authors ever are?
______________________________________________________________
Skim and Scan…When we are completing reading comprehension, it’s
important to read the text first, then the question, before
using skimming and scanning to find the answers.
Sometimes by scanning and skimming you can understand or
find information from a text.
Scanning is when you quickly look at a text and search for
key words.
Skimming is when you go over the text and try and get a
general idea about it.
Practice…A man was sitting with his feet up on a desk. He turned his
head when Stanley and the guard entered, but otherwise
didn't move. Even though he was inside, he wore sunglasses
and a cowboy hat. He also held a can of cream soda, and the
sight of it made Stanley even more aware of his own thirst.
1. What is strange about the appearance of the man described in the first paragraph? The man is described as wearing___________
2. What piece of evidence tells us that Stanley has not had a drink for several hours. We know that Stanley is really thirsty because___
Your task…Answer the following question using the skimming and scanning to help
you.
1. What is the name of the scientist who explains how cyclones are
caused?
2. What are the other names for cyclones and what part of the world do
they occur?
3. What type of environment is needed to form a cyclone?
4. What is the name and the diameter of the calm part of the cyclone?
5. Why do you cyclones fade away when they go further inland?
6. What natural disasters do cyclones produce?
7. What spins faster and faster for cyclones to reach speeds of 300
kilometres?
8. Name three synonyms for ferocious.
9. What safety instructions would you give to people stuck in a city
where a cyclone is about hit?
10. What do you think temporary stillness means when describing the
centre of a cyclone?
Your task…
Answer the following question using the skimming and scanning to
help you.
1. Name one word did they use to describe a cyclone in the first
sentence.
2. What is the name of the scientist who explains how cyclones are
caused?
3. What are the names of cyclones in different parts of the world
called?
4. Where do cyclones generally start forming?
5. What is the centre of a cyclone called?
6. What do cyclones need to maintain their energy?
7. What sort of destruction can cyclones cause?
8. Do you think it is important to warn people that a cyclone is
coming? Explain your answer.
Your task…
Answer the following question using the skimming and scanning to help
you.
1. What is the name of the scientist who explains how cyclones are
caused?
2. What are cyclones called if they occurred in the Atlantic ocean?
3. What maximum speed can cyclones reach?
4. What is the name of the centre of a cyclone called?
5. Where do cyclones begin to fade away?
6. What types of damage do cyclones cause?
7. Do you think it is important to warn people that a cyclone is
coming? Explain your answer.
The story continues…
Why do think Hermia think Demetrius killed Lsyander?
Do you think Demetrius was angry and upset by what
Hermia said to him?
C. Where do you think Hermia was running to?
What does dismay
mean and what
other synonyms
could the author
had used?
What simile did the author use in this paragraph?
C. What type of flower might he use to cure headaches?
Learning Objective, Success Criteria…
I am beginning to identify the prefix il- and the suffix -ation
I can understand the meaning of words with prefixes and suffixes
I can understand the meanings of different prefixes and suffixes, and explain their purpose.
LO: To understand how to identify prefixes and suffixes
Success Criteria
Don’t forget at the end of the lesson to self assess (SA) on your sticker how successful you have been with your learning using
Key vocabulary
Prefix, suffix,
Starter…
3. Insert a comma or commas in the correct place in the
sentences below.
CHALLENGE: Explain the functions of the commas in each
of the sentences above.
The souvenir shop sells flags mugs toys and
snacks.
Yesterday they sold more mugs than
snacks.
Prefixes
Prefixes are a group of letters that change the meaning of a
word when they are added to the start. Most prefixes mean a
similar thing when they're added to different words.
1.un usually means not. For example, unhappy, unlocked,
unfair
2.dis and mis usually have negative meanings. For example,
disagree, disobey, misbehave, mislead
3.re usually means again or back. For example, redo,
reappear, redecorate
4.sub usually means under. For example, subheading or
submarine
5.Il usually means not. For example illegal, illogical, illegible
Suffixes…A suffix is a letter or group of letters that goes on
the end of a root word and changes the word's meaning.
Sometimes they also change the original word's spelling.
When adding a suffix you might have to double the last
letter. For example when adding 'ed' to 'drop' you also
double the p so it becomes 'dropped’.
Some suffixes have specific uses. Adding ‘ing’ can change a
noun into a verb eg 'garden' to 'gardening’.
While ‘ed’ can put a verb in the past tense eg 'jump' to
'jumped'.
Prefixes and suffixes…
Watch this short video explaining prefixes and suffixes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2Z4p0au1yk
Your task…To explain the difference between prefixes and suffixes.
To identify whether a suffix or prefix has been attached to the root
word and its meaning
To write three examples using the prefix or suffix.
Example;
ly- is used as a suffix and means ‘how something is done’.
e.g. I accidently knock a bottle of water all over the sisters laptop.
e.g. Anxiously, I was waiting for the the down pour to stop, so I could
play tennis in the park.
e.g. Humpty dumpty bravely sat on top of wall again after visiting
the hospital.
Your task…To match the correct prefix or suffix to a root word and
explain the words new meaning.
Example;
Incorrect.
In is a prefix and changes the meaning of correct to
meaning something that is wrong.
Your words…
Prefix and suffix word bank.
ly multi est un er in mis re dis ing ex less
tall
teach
fear
written
decide
behavehonest
quick
honest
cultural
hurt
Underline the prefix or suffix when writing the answers in your book
Your task…
I can read the sentences and underline the prefix il- and
suffix -ation
1. While Fred was walking down the street, he stop to admire
the illuminating stars in the sky.
2. Zac watched stopped working and he was late picking up
his friend from the train station.
3. The onlooking crowd couldn’t believe their eyes as they
bared witness to the illusions of Theodore the great
magician.
4. Isabelle was an incredible artist whose creations have
been recognised all over the world.
Challenge: Make your own sentences using the words:
conversation, decoration and illegal
Plenary…Think of a sentence that uses both a prefix and
suffix and challenge somebody to identify the the
prefix and suffix in your sentence.
How do think Hermia felt when
Lysander was gone and then was
seen with Helena?
What do think
Helena meant when
she said ‘ the two
of you are acting
absurd’
Why do you think was Helena
disgusted by the two men?
How did Lysander and Demetrius
express there love for Helena?
Learning Objective, Success Criteria…
I am beginning to identify the prefix il- and the suffix -ation
I can understand the meaning of words with prefixes and suffixes
I can understand the meanings of different prefixes and suffixes, and explain their purpose.
LO: To understand how to identify prefixes and suffixes
Success Criteria
Don’t forget at the end of the lesson to self assess (SA) on your sticker how successful you have been with your learning using
Key vocabulary
Prefix, suffix,
Starter…
2. Draw a line to match each prefix to the
correct word so that it makes a new word.
CHALLENGE: Create other new words with the prefixes
above.
1) super
2) auto
3) mis
a) matic
b) behave
c) star
In your book write the definition of prefixes and
suffixes and give two examples of each one.
Prefixes and suffixes…
Recap Prefixes
Prefixes are a group of letters that change the meaning of a
word when they are added to the start. Most prefixes mean a
similar thing when they're added to different words.
1.un usually means not. For example, unhappy, unlocked,
unfair
2.dis and mis usually have negative meanings. For example,
disagree, disobey, misbehave, mislead
3.re usually means again or back. For example, redo,
reappear, redecorate
4.sub usually means under. For example, subheading or
submarine
5.Il usually means not. For example illegal, illogical, illegible
Recap Suffixes…A suffix is a letter or group of letters that goes on
the end of a root word and changes the word's meaning.
Sometimes they also change the original word's spelling.
When adding a suffix you might have to double the last
letter. For example when adding 'ed' to 'drop' you also
double the p so it becomes 'dropped’.
Some suffixes have specific uses. Adding ‘ing’ can change a
noun into a verb eg 'garden' to 'gardening’.
While ‘ed’ can put a verb in the past tense eg 'jump' to
'jumped'.
Test your knowledge by playing these two interactive
Prefix and suffix games.
Game on…
http://flash.topmarks.co.uk/4762
http://flash.topmarks.co.uk/4198
Your task…
I can use prefixes
and suffixes to
explain what is
happening in this
picture. You can
use dictionaries
to support you.
Deforestation Orangutans
Your task…To make sentences using prefixes il-, re- and suffixes –ation
and –ly using a root word, word bank.
Play
Arsenal wish the could replay their match against Brighton
and Hove Football club.
Word Bank
Vibrate angry write locate sharp turn
populate beautiful donate fresh hungry
Underline the prefixes and suffixes in your sentences
Your task…
To underline and add prefix – il and suffix ation to a root word
in a sentence.
Example;
illegible
Sleep of the seven dwarfs was extremely tried his handwriting
became illegible.
Your words and sentences…
1. It is __________ to drive a car without a correct driving
license.
2. I could believe how busy it was at the___________.
3. After watching the news, didn’t realise how big the the
_________ was.
4. I cant wait for the fireworks and ________ of my
grandmother 100th birthday.
Word Bank
registration station. multiplication celebration
donation population illegal
Challenge: Can you use the rest of the other words to make your
own sentences
Why was Hermia so angry with
Helena?
Do you think Hermia felt
threatened by Helena?
Challenge – If Hermia was going to
write Helena a letter what would she
say?
What juice do he sprinkled over them and
how did they react?
Use a dictionary to find the definition
of obey and write the meaning in
your book.
What simile could you use to
describe how they slept?
Who were they
describing as the
king of shadows?
Challenge – What do
you think the author
meant by king of
shadows.
What was her first thoughts
when she saw Oberon
sitting in front of her?
Do you think she preferred
him as a donkey or a real
man?
Learning Objective, Success Criteria…
I am beginning to identify features with a word bank.
I can identify and describe features.
I can identify, describe and explain features.
LO: To understand the features of an explanation text
Success Criteria
Don’t forget at the end of the lesson to self assess (SA) on your sticker how successful you have been with your learning using
Key vocabulary
Prefix, suffix,
explanation, features
Starter…1. Add a suffix to the word poison to complete the
sentence below.
It is a _________ snake.
2. Add a suffix to the noun to create an adjective in
the sentence below.
The decoration in the shop window was very taste___.
CHALLENGE: Rewrite the sentence above as a question
without adding any words.
Structure…
A general statement is used to introduce the topic of
explanation.
A series of logical steps explaining how or why
something occurs.
Steps continue until the final state is produced or the
explanation is complete.
There are lots of things we can do to stay
healthy and to keep illnesses away.
The best drinks for staying healthy are
water and milk. Fruit juices can be good
for us but they can have a lot of sugar in
them. Fizzy drinks are not good for us at
all.
Features…
Explanations are written in the present tense.
Conjunctions that signal time are used in explanations.
then next several months later
Explanations are written using causal connectives.
because so this causes
Many birds fly south
Features
• Title – explains what the text is for
• Opening Statement – about the subject
• Clear, simple points about why or how something
occurs
• Technical words – where appropriate
• Conjunctions – e.g. because, resulting in
• Present tense
• Summary Paragraph
Using how
or why in a
title helps.
Use a clear
title that
indicates
what you are
writing
about.
Title and
IntroductionUse the first
paragraph to
introduce
the subject
to the
reader.
Try to make
the title
intrigue the
reader.
Why do sloths
hang about?
Decide whether
to use
diagrams,
charts,
illustrations or
flow charts to
help explain.
Organise the writing and illustrations
to explain:
• What you need.
• How it works.
• Why it works.
• When and where it works.
• What it is used for.
• Add in extra, interesting information.
Interest the reader with an exclamation
or question.
Interest the reader.
Strange as it may seem…,
Not many people know that…
Beware – whirlwinds can kill!
Did you know...?
On the next slide is a model
text. Read it through twice.
Can you identify any of the
feature of an explanation text
within it.
Model text…
Relate the ending to
the reader.
Reread the
explanation
pretending that
you know
nothing about
the subject.
Does it make
sense?
Ending
If specialised
terminology
is used, a
glossary may
be needed.
Finish by
drawing all
ideas
together in a
concluding
paragraph.
Your task…
To identify, describe and explain features.
Re-read the model text. Draw a spidergram (like the one
below) and write all of the features that you noticed in the
explanation text. Can you spot language features as well as
organisation features?
C: How did the author making their explanation text
interesting for the reader.
Features of
explanation
text
Your task…
To identify, describe and explain features.
Re-read the model text. Draw a spidergram (like the one
below) and write all of the features that you noticed in the
explanation text.
C: Draw a table to show the differences and similaries
between explanation text and instructional text.
Features of
explanation
text
Your task…
Features of
explanation
text
To identify, describe and explain features.
Re-read the model text. Draw a spidergram (like the one
below) and write all of the features that you noticed in the
explanation text. Use the word bank to support you.
C: write in you own words what the explanation text is
about.
Word bank
Present,
technical,
conjunction
Learning Objective, Success Criteria…
I am beginning to use the prefix il- and suffix -ationwith a simple writing frame.
I can use the prefixes il- and re- and suffixes -ationand -ly,
I can use a wider range of prefixes and suffixes to give words new meaning.
LO: To understand the features of an explanation text
Success Criteria
Don’t forget at the end of the lesson to self assess (SA) on your sticker how successful you have been with your learning using
Key vocabulary
Prefix, suffix,
explanation, features
Starter…
Which sentence is in the present tense?
CHALLENGE: What is the tense of the fourth sentence?
How do you know?
Pedro jumped across the bridge.
Pedro is baking bread.
Pedro went to London to see his
friend.
Pedro will go horse riding tomorrow.
Re-read…
Read the model text again. Can you remember the features of
an explanation text?
Look back at yesterday’s work to remind you if you are not
sure.
Draw a VGP grid into your
book. Spend 5 minutes
‘magpieing’ the VGP from the
model text.
• Vocabulary (adjectives, verbs
and adverbials)
• Grammar (different clauses
structures, conjunctions,
adverbials,)
• Punctuation (capital letters
for proper nouns, commas
after fronted adverbials etc
• Apostrophes for possession
and contraction)
VGP…
Your task…
Your task is to:
- explain the water cycle using all of the features of an
explanation text including a diagram of the water cycle
once you have completed the writing task.
- use the features on the the next slide to help you plan
and use the example text to support you.
Features…
• Title – explains what the text is for
• Opening Statement – about the subject
• Clear, simple points about why or how something
occurs
• Technical words – where appropriate
• Conjunctions – e.g. because, resulting in
• Present tense
• Summary Paragraph
Your task…
To use the prefixes il- and re- and suffixes -ation and -ly,
To use a wider range of prefixes and suffixes to give
words new meaning.
To begin to use the prefix il- and suffix -ation with a
simple writing frame.
Word Bank
Evaporation
Precipitation
Condensation
Water
Vapour