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City Life, Countryside Living
National Curriculum Objectives:
English Year 5 & Year 6: Drawing inferences such as inferring characters’ feelings,
thoughts and motives from their actions, and justifying inferences with evidence. More resources with this objective.
Differentiation for Challenge Activity:
Section A Tick the correct word to fill in the information from the text.Section B Use the text to decide whether statements are true or false.Section C Complete the chart using information from the text about location, type of settlement and population.Section D Complete the chart to include key features of the given settlements
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City Life, Countryside Living
We all know that when buying a home it’s all about location, location, location, but which is the perfect location to suit you? Our article covers the main types of settlement in the UK, that you could choose to relocate to. Settlements can vary in shape and size, from as small as a family living in a single house in an isolated area, or as large as a city with over a million people. You may be someone who longs for the peace and quiet of a countryside hamlet, or the bustling excitement of a busy city.
There are many reasons why a settlement is first developed and this can be thought of as the ‘function’. For example, the town of Dover in Kent is a major port, as it is located on the south coast of Britain. It acts as a gateway to Europe with the Channel Tunnel link.
HamletIf the countryside lifestyle is just your ‘cup of tea’, try relocating to a hamlet. This type of settlement is extremely small and generally has less residents than a village and is usually without a church. One example is Coombe, near Bude in Cornwall. Lots of the buildings in Coombe are very old and are protected by the charity Landmark Trust. The hamlet lies within an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and features a disused mill which is now home to many rare species of bat.
Planning a move? Think about the type of settlement that would be the perfect location for your ‘forever home’.
S: (Q17) What do you think the writer
means by the phrase ‘your forever
home’? Somewhere people want to live
for the rest of their lives.
M: (Q27) What do you think the writer means by the phrase: ‘it’s all about
location, location, location’? The
location of your home is the most
important thing.
D: (Q9) What does the word ‘relocate’
mean in this context? Moving to a new
place and establish one’s home or
business there.
S: (Q18) What does the word ‘isolated’
mean in this context? Far away from other places, buildings or people.
E: (Q1) What is the function of Dover
referred to in the text? A port and
gateway to Europe.
D: (Q10) Why is Dover referred to as
the gateway to Europe? The Channel
Tunnel is located there which links the
UK with the rest of Europe.
S: (Q19) What does the writer mean by
the phrase ‘your cup of tea’? What
somebody likes or prefers.
E: (Q2) The hamlet of Coombe has
buildings which are protected by which
charity? The Landmark Trust.
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Visit the picturesque fishing village of Crail, Scotland.
VillageIf a hamlet is just too quiet for you, why not think about a village settlement? A village is larger than a hamlet and contains more functions. It will have a church, a few shops, a post office, a village hall and possibly a primary school and a doctor's surgery. Villages can vary in size from a few hundred people to several thousand. One example, is the fishing village of Crail, near Fife in Scotland. This has been described by tourism companies as “a traditional coastal village, with cobbled streets and a small harbour”. The village features old cottages, small shops, art galleries and tearooms and is a popular place for tourists in summer
D: (Q11) Which word in the caption under
the picture of Crail suggests it is a beautiful
place? Picturesque.
D: (Q12) What is the key difference
between a hamlet and a village? A hamlet does not have a church, whereas a village
does.
S: (Q20) What sorts of services are likely to
be found in a village? A church, a few
shops, a post office, a village hall, a
primary school and a doctor’s surgery.
S: (Q21) Why do you think the village of
Crail is popular with tourists? It is a
traditional village located on the coast. It
features old cottages, galleries, and tearooms for tourists to visit.
M: (Q28) Why do you think living in a
hamlet or village would appeal to older
generations? Hamlets and villages have
fewer people living there and are therefore
much quieter which may suit older
generations.
City Life, Countryside LivingPlanning a move? Think about the type of settlement that would be the perfect location for your ‘forever home’.
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TownIf you can’t live without your local cinema or shopping centre, then a town settlement is more suited to you. Towns are much larger than villages and may contain tens of thousands of people. Towns have a wide range of functions which can include shopping centres, schools, railway stations and hospitals. An example of a large town is Dudley in the West Midlands. This was originally a market town and was a major part of the ‘Industrial Revolution’ in the centre of an area known as the ‘Black Country’. It has tourist attractions including Dudley Zoo, Dudley Castle, and the Black Country Museum. The current population is nearly 80,000 people and is now considered to be one of the largest towns in Britain.
The sites and attractions in Cardiff are visited by thousands of people every year.
To make your own visit to Cardiff, visit visitcardiff.com or call 0800 8001 8001
D: (Q13) How does the use of sub-
headings help the reader? They organise
the information in to clear sections which
makes it easier for readers to understand
and find information.
M: (Q29) What do you think the writer
means when describing Dudley as a
‘market town’? It’s original function was
as a centre for a regular market.
M: (Q30) Why do you think the area of
the ‘Black Country’ was called this during
the Industrial Revolution? The air in the
area was very dark with smoke and
pollution due to the factories running
there at that time.
E: (Q2) Why has the writer included
pictures in the article? To give the reader
an idea of what the different locations
look like. This will help them make their
choice.
D: (Q14) Why does the article include a
web address and telephone number for
‘Visit Cardiff’? Readers of the article can
enquire about visiting Cardiff if they
choose to.
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Britain’s Top Ten Small Towns to
Visit in the UK
1. Framlingham, Suffolk
2. Presteigne, Powys
3. Beverley, East Yorkshire
4. Louth, Lincolnshire
5. Whitby, South Yorkshire
6. Marlborough, Wiltshire
7. Berwick-Upon-Tweed,
Northumberland
8. Market Harborough,
Leicestershire
9. Ramsgate, Kent
10. Elgin, Morayshire
CityHaving a wide range of services on your doorstep is so convenient and transport links to other places make city living more suitable for some (that’s if you can put up with the noise and traffic). Cities provide a wide range of functions including more specific ones such as universities, large hospitals, and even sports stadiums and entertainment arenas. In the past, cities were identified as places with cathedrals, but today the Queen decides which places are cities, based on several different aspect, including the size of the population. Cardiff is the capital and largest city in Wales. It features lots of cultural and sporting venues, such as the Millennium Stadium, and therefore needs good transport links to the rest of the UK. It now has a population of nearly 350,000 people.
E: (Q4) What is the top small town to
visit according to the article?
Farmlingham, Suffolk.
M: (Q31) What does the word
‘convenient’ mean when referring to the services in cities? Fitting well with a
person’s needs, activities and plans.
D: (Q15) How were cities identified in the
past? Places which had cathedrals.
S: (Q22) Which functions are you likely
to find in city settlements? Cinemas,
hospitals, schools, railways stations,
cultural and sporting centres, cathedrals.
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Mega CitiesSome of us just love the excitement and noise of a major global city. A mega city may not appeal to you at first, however the excitement and buzz that surrounds these cities is hard to ignore. A mega city is an area with a total population of over ten-million people. The largest mega cities in the world include Tokyo and Shanghai, which both have over 30 million people. It is predicted that the number of mega cities around the world will grow in the future. A mega city within the UK is London, which has over 13 million inhabitants. London is the capital city of England and has been a major settlement for two thousand years. It is a global centre for entertainment, tourism, finance, and transport.
The London skyline is known across the world.
E: (Q5) Which is the largest mega city in
the world? Tokyo, Japan
E: (Q6) What is the key difference
between a city and a mega city? Mega
cities have over ten million people.
S: (Q23) Why do you think living in a
city or mega city might not appeal to
everyone? Personal response. Answers
could refer to the noise, pollution, and
traffic.
S: (Q24) Summarise the content of the
‘Mega Cities’ section of the text. Mega
cities are cities with over ten million
people which may not appeal to
everyone because of the noise, traffic and number of inhabitants. There are mega
cities across the world and the number of
these is set to increase. London is a
mega city.
Article By H. Forsale
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List of the Largest Mega Cities
1. Tokyo, Japan
2. Jakarta, Indonesia
3. Seoul, South Korea
4. Karachi, Pakistan
5. Shanghai, China
6. Manila, Philippines
7. New York City, United States
8. Mumbai, India
9. Mexico City, Mexico
10. Delhi, India
London is the 28th largest city in the
world.
Thinking of others…Whichever type of settlement meets your needs, remember that some people are not so lucky as ourselves. Settlements can vary in type. The settlements where we live are permanent, however, settlements can also be temporary. An example of a temporary settlement is a refugee camp, such as the ‘Calais Jungle’ in France. The issues associated with this site have often been reported in the news recently. However, temporary settlements like this can become permanent over time. This is a concern for governments, as camps like this are often unchecked and can easily become out of control with crime and poor health.
E: (Q7) Which example of a temporary
settlement is discussed in the text?
Refugee camps.
D: (Q16) Which type of settlement do you
currently live in? Personal response.
S: (Q25) After reading the text, which of
the settlements mentioned would you like
to live in and why? Personal response.
Answers must refer to the text.
M: (Q32) Why are refugee camps and
other temporary settlements a concern for
governments around the world? They are
not monitored and checked and are often
places with crime, pollution and poor
health.
S: (Q26) List three facts found in the text.
Personal response. Answers must refer to
the text.
E: (Q8) What is the definition of the word
‘settlement’ in this text? A settlement is a
place where people live.
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City Life, Countryside Living
We all know that when buying a home it’s all about location, location, location, but which is the perfect location to suit you? Our article covers the main types of settlement in the UK, that you could choose to relocate to. Settlements can vary in shape and size, from as small as a family living in a single house in an isolated area, or as large as a city with over a million people. You may be someone who longs for the peace and quiet of a countryside hamlet, or the bustling excitement of a busy city.
There are many reasons why a settlement is first developed and this can be thought of as the ‘function’. For example, the town of Dover in Kent is a major port, as it is located on the south coast of Britain. It acts as a gateway to Europe with the Channel Tunnel link.
HamletIf the countryside lifestyle is just your ‘cup of tea’, try relocating to a hamlet. This type of settlement is extremely small and generally has less residents than a village and is usually without a church. One example is Coombe, near Bude in Cornwall. Lots of the buildings in Coombe are very old and are protected by the charity Landmark Trust. The hamlet lies within an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and features a disused mill which is now home to many rare species of bat.
Visit the picturesque fishing village of Crail, Scotland.
VillageIf a hamlet is just too quiet for you, why not think about a village settlement? A village is larger than a hamlet and contains more functions. It will have a church, a few shops, a post office, a village hall and possibly a primary school and a doctor's surgery. Villages can vary in size from a few hundred people to several thousand. One example, is the fishing village of Crail, near Fife in Scotland. This has been described by tourism companies as “a traditional coastal village, with cobbled streets and a small harbour”. The village features old cottages, small shops, art galleries and tearooms and is a popular place for tourists in summer.
Planning a move? Think about the type of settlement that would be the perfect location for your ‘forever home’.
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TownIf you can’t live without your local cinema or shopping centre, then a town settlement is more suited to you. Towns are much larger than villages and may contain tens of thousands of people. Towns have a wide range of functions which can include shopping centres, schools, railway stations and hospitals. An example of a large town is Dudley in the West Midlands. This was originally a market town and was a major part of the ‘Industrial Revolution’ in the centre of an area known as the ‘Black Country’. It has tourist attractions including Dudley Zoo, Dudley Castle, and the Black Country Museum. The current population is nearly 80,000 people and is now considered to be one of the largest towns in Britain.
The sites and attractions in Cardiff are visited by thousands of people every year.
To make your own visit to Cardiff, visit visitcardiff.com or call 0800 8001 8001
Britain’s Top Ten Small Towns to
Visit in the UK
1. Framlingham, Suffolk
2. Presteigne, Powys
3. Beverley, East Yorkshire
4. Louth, Lincolnshire
5. Whitby, South Yorkshire
6. Marlborough, Wiltshire
7. Berwick-Upon-Tweed,
Northumberland
8. Market Harborough,
Leicestershire
9. Ramsgate, Kent
10. Elgin, Morayshire
CityHaving a wide range of services on your doorstep is so convenient and transport links to other places make city living more suitable for some (that’s if you can put up with the noise and traffic). Cities provide a wide range of functions including more specific ones such as universities, large hospitals, and even sports stadiums and entertainment arenas. In the past, cities were identified as places with cathedrals, but today the Queen decides which places are cities, based on several different aspect, including the size of the population. Cardiff is the capital and largest city in Wales. It features lots of cultural and sporting venues, such as the Millennium Stadium, and therefore needs good transport links to the rest of the UK. It now has a population of nearly 350,000 people.
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Mega CitiesSome of us just love the excitement and noise of a major global city. A mega city may not appeal to you at first, however the excitement and buzz that surrounds these cities is hard to ignore. A mega city is an area with a total population of over ten-million people. The largest mega cities in the world include Tokyo and Shanghai, which both have over 30 million people. It is predicted that the number of mega cities around the world will grow in the future. A mega city within the UK is London, which has over 13 million inhabitants. London is the capital city of England and has been a major settlement for two thousand years. It is a global centre for entertainment, tourism, finance, and transport.
The London skyline is known across the world.
List of the Largest Mega Cities
1. Tokyo, Japan
2. Jakarta, Indonesia
3. Seoul, South Korea
4. Karachi, Pakistan
5. Shanghai, China
6. Manila, Philippines
7. New York City, United States
8. Mumbai, India
9. Mexico City, Mexico
10. Delhi, India
London is the 28th largest city in the
world.Article By H. Forsale
Thinking of others…Whichever type of settlement meets your needs, remember that some people are not so lucky as ourselves. Settlements can vary in type. The settlements where we live are permanent, however, settlements can also be temporary. An example of a temporary settlement is a refugee camp, such as the ‘Calais Jungle’ in France. The issues associated with this site have often been reported in the news recently. However, temporary settlements like this can become permanent over time. This is a concern for governments, as camps like this are often unchecked and can easily become out of control with crime and poor health.
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City Life, Countryside Living – Comprehension
Section A1. What is the function of Dover referred to in the text?
2. The hamlet of Coombe has buildings which are protected by which charity?
3. Why has the writer included pictures in the article?
4. What is the top small town to visit according to the article?
5. Which is the largest mega city in the world?
6. What is the key difference between a city and a mega city?
7. Which example of a temporary settlement is discussed in the text?
8. What is the definition of the word ‘settlement’ in this text?
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Section B9. What does the word ‘relocate’ mean in this context?
10. Why is Dover referred to as the gateway to Europe?
11. Which word in the caption under the picture of Crail suggests it is a beautiful place?
12. What is the key difference between a hamlet and a village?
13. How does the use of sub-heading help the reader?
14. Why does the article include a web address and telephone number for ‘Visit Cardiff’?
15. How were cities identified in the past?
16. Which type of settlement do you currently live in?
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Section C17. What do you think the writer means by the phrase ‘your forever home’?
18. What does the word ‘isolated’ mean in this context?
19. What does the writer mean by the phrase ‘your cup of tea’?
20. What sorts of services are likely to be found in a village?
21. Why do you think the village of Crail is popular with tourists?
22. Which functions are you likely to find in city settlements?
23. Why do you think living in a city or mega city might not appeal to everyone?
24. Summarise the content of the ‘Mega Cities’ section of the text.
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25. After reading the text, which of the settlements mentioned would you like to live in and why?
26. List three facts found in the text.
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Section D27. What do you think the writer means by the phrase: ‘it’s all about location, location, location’?
28. Why do you think living in a hamlet or village would appeal to older generations?
29. What do you think the writer means when describing Dudley as a ‘market town’?
30. Why do you think the area of the ‘Black Country’ was called this during the Industrial Revolution?
31. What does the word ‘convenient’ mean when referring to the services in cities?
32. Why are refugee camps and other temporary settlements a concern for governments around the world?
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City Life, Countryside Living – Challenge ActivitySection A
Tick the correct answer.
Section B
Use the information in the text to decide whether these statements are true or false.
True False
There are many reasons why a settlement is first developed and this can be thought of as its ‘purpose’.
Coombe, near Bude in Cornwall, is an example of a village.
A village will have a church, a few shops, a post office, a village hall and possibly a primary school and a doctor's surgery.
The current population of Dudley is nearly 80,000 people and is now considered to be one of the largest towns in Britain.
Cardiff is the capital and largest city in Scotland.
An example of a temporary settlement is a refugee camp, such as the ‘Paris Jungle’ in France.
This article covers the main types of...
houses climate settlement environments
Dover is an example of a...
city town village hamlet
A hamlet usually doesn’t have...
lamposts houses roads a church
Villages can vary in size from a few hundred people to several...
thousand million billion trillion
Dudley was originally a...
fishing village market town seaside town bustling city
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City Life, Countryside Living – Challenge ActivitySection C
Complete this chart using information from the text.
Section D
Complete this chart using information from the text.
Settlement Key Features
Hamlet
Village
Town
City
Name of place Location Type of Settlement Population
Dudley
Cardiff
London
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City Life, Countryside Living – Challenge ActivitySection A
Tick the correct answer.
Section B
Use the information in the text to decide whether these statements are true or false.
True False
There are many reasons why a settlement is first developed and this can be thought of as its ‘purpose’.
✓
Coombe, near Bude in Cornwall, is an example of a village. ✓
A village will have a church, a few shops, a post office, a village hall and possibly a primary school and a doctor's surgery.
✓
The current population of Dudley is nearly 80,000 people and is now considered to be one of the largest towns in Britain.
✓
Cardiff is the capital and largest city in Scotland. ✓
An example of a temporary settlement is a refugee camp, such as the ‘Paris Jungle’ in France.
✓
This article covers the main types of...
houses climate settlement ✓ environments
Dover is an example of a...
city town ✓ village hamlet
A hamlet usually doesn’t have...
lamposts houses roads a church ✓
Villages can vary in size from a few hundred people to several...
thousand ✓ million billion trillion
Dudley was originally a...
fishing village market town ✓ seaside town bustling city
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City Life, Countryside Living – Challenge ActivitySection C
Complete this chart using information from the text.
Section D
Complete this chart using information from the text.
Settlement Key Features
Hamlet
countryside location
less residents than a village
usually doesn’t have a church
Village
larger than a hamlet
has a church, shops, post office, village hall, school and doctor’s
varies in size from a few hundred people to several thousand
Town
larger than a village
may contain tens of thousands of people
can have shopping centres, schools, railway stations and hospitals
City
good transport links
can have universities, large hospitals, stadiums and arenas.
the Queen decides which places are to become a city
Name of place Location Type of Settlement Population
Dudley West Midlands town 80,000
Cardiff Wales city 350,000
London England mega city 13,000,000
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Whole Class Guided Reading – Teaching Guide
• The text is for the children to read. Give each pair a copy of the text (without questions) to read individually or as a whole class. This text has been aimed at Year 5 (Wales)/Primary 6 (Scotland)/Grade 4 (Australia).
• The teacher should use the teacher version. It shows you where to pause after each section and provides questions for you to ask. The colours refer to our levels so that you can direct specific questions at specific students in terms of difficulty (their version does not have these colours to show them which is which). The questions are also numbered in the order they appear on the comprehension sheet.
Beginner – (Red) Easy – (Blue)Tricky – (Orange)Expert – (Green)
• The children can record their answers to the questions at the end of the shared read/discussion or in a different session by using the comprehension sheet. The questions have been re-grouped into abilities so that you can assign sections to specific children.
Section A – BeginnerSection B – EasySection C – TrickySection D – Expert
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