Informational Text Mini-Lessons

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Grade Level3rd Grade

SubjectReading

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Read & interact with a variety of informational texts Examine author’s purpose, audience, genre characteristics, and author’s craft for this genre Recognize central ideas, text/print & graphic features, and organizational patterns such as cause/effect, chronological order, and problem/solution, to improve comprehension Summarize & paraphrase as part of comprehension process Apply knowledge of informational texts to conduct research create a week of 10 min lessons for sped resource teacher and mo...

This learning resource focuses on exploring the key features of informational texts, helping students to identify and comprehend them through scaffolded reading activities. The document outlines significant components such as the title, pictures, and factual information that are critical in understanding informational texts. Students will engage with practical activities like identifying titles and pictures in sample texts, learning about the author's purpose, and drawing connections between cause and effect in nature. It includes diverse examples like the life cycle of a butterfly, the significance of community helpers, and the growth of seeds, all designed to enhance reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

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