Understanding Non-Fiction Texts

Kim·

Non-Fiction

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At a Glance

Grade Level3rd Grade

SubjectNon-Fiction

Original Prompt

WALT: I can retrieve and record information from non-fiction texts. I can find key facts in a text. I can sort information into correct sections. I can use subheadings to organise notes.

This lesson focuses on exploring non-fiction texts, teaching students how to retrieve and organize information from such sources. It emphasizes key features like subheadings, bold words, and diagrams that help in quickly identifying important information. The material includes examples of movie posters and penguins to demonstrate how to identify key imagery and important facts in different contexts. Additionally, it includes sections on our solar system, highlighting various celestial bodies, and encourages students to create meaningful subheadings for passages about healthy eating. By the end, students should be able to extract and categorize information effectively from non-fiction texts.