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1 · Learn
Read this information card. Shelter: A hedgehog may rest in a nest of leaves and grass. Food: Hedgehogs eat a range of small animals, including beetles and worms. Safety: Watch wildlife from a distance and ask an adult for advice.
Headings group information by topic. A contents page lists sections; an index often lists topics alphabetically with page numbers. Choose the tool that suits the information you need.
2 · Worked example
To find what a hedgehog eats, I look under Food rather than reading only the first sentence under Shelter.
3 · Your turn
Which heading explains what a nest may be made from? Name two foods stated on the card.
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Shelter. Beetles and worms are the two examples given.
4 · Apply your learning
Create a three-heading information card about a familiar classroom object. Check each sentence belongs under its heading.
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