Retrieving and Recording Information - Non - Fiction - Worksheet

For students honing their skills in gathering information from non-fiction texts, a worksheet has been designed to guide them through the process of extracting key details. The worksheet presents a series of questions about a dog named Whizz, prompting students to delve into an article to find specific answers. Questions range from asking about Whizz's breed and the accolades he received, to the age he was when he started his career as a water rescuer and the organisations he worked with. To aid in their search, students are reminded to scan the text and look for keywords, a strategy that will help them efficiently locate the necessary information within the article.

The worksheet not only focuses on factual retrieval but also encourages critical thinking and the use of reference materials. Students are asked to consider why Whizz was adept at water rescues and to define terms such as 'posthumous', furthering their vocabulary by finding other words with the same prefix. Additionally, they are prompted to ponder why the PDSA Order of Merit is sometimes likened to the OBE for animals. This comprehensive approach to reading comprehension ensures that students are not only practicing information retrieval but also engaging with the content on a deeper level, developing both their analytical and research skills.