Honeymakers By Leigh Barrie | Guided Discussion |
LI: To find information to answer questions. LI: To write it in fewer words. | Predictions: Predict what you think this text might be about. Record what you say in the comments tool. Unpack structure, purpose, non-fiction, how do we know? Is the text written to: Entertain, explain, inform, or persuade Establish PK: What do we already know about honey bees? Record what you say in the comments tool. Define:
Why do you think the beekeepers take the extra honey? What happens if the bees aren’t close to flowers? Where do bees hold the nectar when they fly back to the hive? What is the use of the honeycomb? How do beekeepers get the honey without being stung? How would you do it? Why does Jack’s dad need to wear a veil? Looking back at the text, were our predictions correct? Record what you say under our predictions. |
Task: Make a copy of the summary template and complete this in pairs. Have a look for any keywords and choose those that are the most important. Highlight these most important keywords in the sentences. |
