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Y6 Marwell Zoo – Leaflet (Non-fiction)

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Marwell Zoo – Leaflet (Non-fiction)

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Questions: Marwell Zoo – Leaflet

Content

Domain

Examples of questions from each content domain ‘Using evidence from the text’ is a requirement in responses to all

questions

2a 1. Look at the ‘Welcome’ section. Find and copy one word which tell us that there are lots of animals at the zoo.

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2. ‘hundreds of charismatic and endangered animals to discover’Which word most closely matches the word charismatic?

Circle one: chatty / charming / cautious / carefree. (1 mark)

3. Write one word to replace the underlined word in the sentence below.…plenty to occupy your little ones whilst you unwind and soak up the surroundings.

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2b 4. Look at the ‘Welcome’ section. Write down three things that are at the park for young children to do.

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)

5. On what date does the sunset party in the park take place?

_____________________________________________________ (1 mark)

6. Write down three things that you can do at the Halloween Festival.

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)

7. Which animal talk starts at two o’ clock?

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8. Write down two things that you can find out about on the zoo’s website.

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

9. Which new exhibit is being promoted by Dora the Explorer?

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10. Look at the ‘Details and directions’ section. Write two facilities that the park has to make it easier for people with babies to visit.

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

2c 11. Who is this leaflet mainly aimed at?

_________ People who want to work with animals.

_________ Families who want a fun day out.

_________ Adults who want to take photographs.

_________ Children who watch cartoons like Dora the Explorer. (1 mark)

2d 12. Look at the ‘Christmas at Marwell’ section. Write two ways in which the author persuades you to visit the zoo.

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_____________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)

13. Why has a map been included on the leaflet?

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14. Look at the ‘Welcome’ section. As well as to have fun, what is the other main reason that guests are given for why they should visit the zoo?

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15. ‘There’s adventure playgrounds, trains, animal talks and feeds which is plenty to occupy your little ones whilst you unwind and soak up the surroundings.’ Look at the part of the sentence that is underlined. Who is this aimed it?

_____________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

2f 16. Look at the second page of the leaflet. Write three different ways that the author has organised the information to make it easy to read.

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)

17. Write three different things that the author has done to make the leaflet

attractive to young children.

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)

18. Look at the ‘Details and directions’ section. Why are some words written in bold font?

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_____________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

2g 19. Why do you think that the author has chosen ‘Grrrreat days out’ as the title for this leaflet?

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20. Why is ‘Easter Eggstravaganza’ a clever title for the Easter hunt?

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21. Find two examples of alliteration being used. Why do you think the author has chosen to use this?

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2h 22. Look at the ‘Details and directions’ section. What similarities and differences are there between how this is organised and how the second page of the leaflet is organised? Why might this be?

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_____________________________________________________________________ (3 marks)

23. Look at the ‘Welcome’ section. What impression do you get of what the author thinks adults want from a day out compared to what children want?

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_____________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)

Answers: Marwell Zoo – Leaflet

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‘Using evidence from the text’ is a requirement in responses to all questions

2a 1. hundreds (1 mark)

2. charming (1 mark)

3. relax / rest etc. (1 mark)

2b 4. Adventure playgrounds Trains Animal talks / feeds (2 marks)

5. 26th June (1 mark)

6. Pupil answers could include reference to: Design / carve a pumpkin Watch animals explore pumpkin treats Listen to a spooky story Go to a talk Take a scarecrow selfie (2 marks)

7. Coatis (1 mark)

8. Special offers Advance tickets News and arrivals (1 mark)

9. Wild Explorers exhibit (1 mark)

10. Baby changing Microwave (1 mark)

2c 11. Families who want a fun day out. (1 mark)

2d 12. Pupil answers could include reference to: Describes it as ‘magical’ Celebrity (Santa) Picture Recommendation (Netmums) (2 marks)

13. To help you find the zoo / So you know where the zoo is (1 mark)

14. To save endangered animals / contribute to conservation projects (1 mark)

15. Parents / adults with children (1 mark)

2f 16. Pupil answers could include reference to: Boxes Subheadings Bullet points Times in order (Animal talk box) (2 marks)

17. Pupil answers could include reference to: Colourful Pictures Cartoon character (Dora the explorer) Santa (2 marks)

18. So they stand out / they are subheadings (1 mark)

2g 19. Because there is a picture of a tiger / tigers say ‘Grrr’ (1 mark)

20. Because at Easter you have eggs / Because it is a pun / They changed extravaganza to have the word egg in (1 mark)

21. Pupil answers could include reference to:Examples:

Easter eggstravaganza Spooky storytelling Sunset safaris Magnificent meerkats Curious coatis

Reason:

To make it catchy / sound good To engage the reader (2 marks)

2h 22. Pupil answers could include reference to:Similarities and differences:

Text is split up on both Both use subheadings Second page is organised into boxes Second page uses bullet points for some information

Reasons: ‘Details & directions’ section is information for adults only Second page is aimed at children and adults Second page is persuading you to go ‘Details & directions’ is to give information once you have decided to go

(3 marks)

23. Pupil answers could include reference to: Children was to be entertained / have lots to do / keep busy Adults want it to be relaxing / easy to organise (2 marks)