Exploring Nonfiction Text Features
aligned to Ccss Ri.2.2
Learning Objective
I can identify nonfiction text features (such as headings, captions, and labels) in a text.
Lesson Flow
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Text Features for Kids
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The table of contents is found at the beginning of a book and shows you what page to find different topics.
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A heading is a short phrase above the text that tells you what the section is about.
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A caption is a short explanation that gives you details about a picture.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Look at the paragraph below. What is the heading? Is there a caption? If so, what does the caption say? **Narwhal Horns** Narwhals have a long tooth that looks like a horn. It can grow to be very long. Some horns are even nine feet long! [Picture of a narwhal with a long horn]”
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