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Quest 8: Rainforest facts - a book for younger readers
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Focus: |
Rainforest facts - a book for younger readers |
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Objective: |
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To produce a pocket fact book on the rainforest, suitable for Key Stage 2 children, aged 7-11 years
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To demonstrate a strong factual knowledge gained from research into the rainforest
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To demonstrate the ability to write for a chosen audience |
Product Success Criteria:
The book will provide an introduction to the rainforest for Key Stage 2 readers. It will cover the following topics:
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Definition of a rainforest
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Where rainforests are found
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Rainforest structure: emergent layer, canopy, understorey, shrub and floor layers
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What is found in the different layers of the rainforest
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Information about creatures and plants
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Rainforest people and indigenous populations such as the Efe Pygmies and Yanomami
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24 hours: what is seen at night and during the day?
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Conservation and its importance
The book will be titled and contain contents, index and glossary sections. It will be produced using environmentally friendly resources and materials, for example recycled or FSC paper.
Organisation:
This Study Quest lends itself to a large group project, with students taking set roles in the process. Students to decide on the following:
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Content
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Roles, for example, writers, editors, illustrators, production teams
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Title
Development:
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