Comparing Text Types with a Butterfly Lifecycle Theme

This Year 2 booklet uses the engaging topic of the butterfly lifecycle to help students practise comparing text types. Learners explore how the same subject can be written about in different ways, noticing the structure, language, and features unique to each text type.

Students investigate the following text types with the same topics:

• Narrative – telling the story of a butterfly’s life in a sequential, story-like format
• Informative – presenting factual details about the stages of the butterfly lifecycle
• Poem – creatively expressing ideas and imagery about butterflies

Each text type focuses on the butterfly lifecycle, encouraging students to identify the similarities and differences across texts and develop strategies for understanding new information.

Exploring Different Types of Texts

This resource provides opportunities for students to explore different types of texts in a hands-on, engaging way. By examining narrative, informative, and poetic texts about the same topic, learners:

• Develop critical thinking and analytical skills
• Understand the purpose, structure, and language features of each text type
• Improve their ability to extract and compare key information

Using the butterfly lifecycle as a consistent theme helps students make clear connections while reinforcing science concepts alongside literacy learning.

Curriculum-Aligned Learning

Aligned to AC9E2LY01, this resource supports Year 2 students to identify how similar topics and information are presented in different types of texts. It provides a hands-on, topic-based approach that strengthens comprehension and critical thinking skills while building science knowledge.

Use the dropdown menu to choose between the easy to print PDF or the editable Google Slide version of this resource.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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