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Life is Non-fiction

Stages

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1. Defining Physical and Behavioural Adaptations

Suggested Learning Intentions

To understand how adaptations help living things survive in different habitats

Sample Success Criteria

I can explain what is meant by the term 'adaptation’
I can explain how a particular adaptation helps a living thing survive

2. Posing and Researching Questions

Suggested Learning Intentions

To pose questions about the natural world
To locate information to answer questions

Sample Success Criteria

I can pose clarifying and probing questions
I can gather information to answer my questions

3. Features of Non-Fiction Texts

Suggested Learning Intentions

To examine the structures of information and explanation texts
To understand the purpose of text structures

Sample Success Criteria

I can identify specific text structures such as headings, subheadings, indexes and glossaries
I can explain the purpose of specific text structures

4. Paragraphs: Finding the Main Idea and Supporting Details

Suggested Learning Intentions

To understand the features and purpose of paragraphs

Sample Success Criteria

I can identify the topic sentence and supporting detail in a paragraph
I can write a paragraph with a topic sentence and supporting detail

5. Using Vocabulary to Improve Meaning

Suggested Learning Intentions

To understand how vocabulary adds meaning to writing

Sample Success Criteria

I can identify how vocabulary in texts adds to the meaning of the text
I can use topic specific vocabulary in my writing

6. Researching and Creating Non-Fiction Texts

Suggested Learning Intentions

To plan, draft and publish a non-fiction text

Sample Success Criteria

I can use non-fiction text structures, such as headings, sub-headings, paragraphs and images in my writing
I can use topic specific vocabulary

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