Studying Text Features through National Geographic Reader: Polar Bears

This lesson focuses on using text features to understand nonfiction text, specifically the National Geographic Reader: Polar Bears, by Laura Marsh, ATOS level 2.6. The students will participate in a lesson utilizing a PowerPoint presentation explaining text features. They will answer questions about the text, take notes to answer specific questions about the text, and will use the notes to write a paragraph about polar bears. They will participate in class discussions and work cooperatively to complete a variety of activities, including identifying the main topic of the informational text.

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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 1

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 5 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: Text Features, Polar Bears, questions, main topic, main idea, writing

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Assessment, Presentation/Slideshow, Text Resource, Formative Assessment

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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