Collins Big Cat
2 total works
A non-chronological report that describes scaffolding: what it is made from, how it has developed around the world from its earliest origins to the present day, and what it is used for. Maggie Freeman also meets a young scaffolder to discuss what the job entails.
- Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.
- Text type – A non-chronological report.
- The book includes a comprehensive glossary on pages 30 and 31 to aid comprehension.
- Curriculum links – Art and design: Can buildings speak? DT: Homes; Geography: Passport to the world.
- This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
- This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
The book reveals how castles were built, not only for people to live in, but also to keep enemies out. Detailed illustrations show the materials that were used and special precautions that were taken to ensure castles would provide adequate defence. Photographs show several examples of castles and castle remains that can still be visited today.
- Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.
- Text type – A report and explanation text.
- There is an index on page 21 and a labelled 3-D diagram of a castle on pages 22 and 23 providing an opportunity to recap the information.
- Curriculum links – Art and Design: Can buildings speak?; History: Famous events (Norman Invasion).
- This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
- This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.