Different features will be used depending on the type of text. Nonfiction text features chart text feature purpose example title identifies the topic of the texttells what the text will be about title page tells a book s title, author, illustrator, and publisher table of contents tells the names of chapters and what page the chapters can be found index tells what pages the reader can find certain topics. Second grade lesson exploring text features betterlesson. This lesson helps your els identify nonfiction text features and explain how they enhance comprehension of the text.
A book of infographics by steve jenkins, balloons over broadway. Teaching fiction and nonfiction free powerpoint meet penny. After watching the show, i gave her a fiction book and. Nonfiction authors use text features to illustrate their point, show data or information visually, or communicate more clearly. The powerpoint includes an agenda, explanation of text feature, prompt to think about the purpose of the text feature, and picture of nonfiction text features book page for each of the 6 nonfiction text features covered in the nonfiction text features book. For example it might use vivid descriptions, a dramatic writing style, or poetic language. This powerpoint includes the definition and application of a glossary, captions, labels, photographs, illustrations, and more. Inside a nonfiction book label labels are words that usually tell you what a picture is about. Nonfiction books two broad categories of nonfiction are literary nonfiction and functional texts. There are full length reads, short stories, coloring books, journals and a whole array of reading entertainment for your enjoyment.
Work in pairs to skim and scan the nonfiction text features title, headings, glossary, maps, charts, bold faced words, etc. The treasure hunt sheet has numerous text features listed and so those who finish early, i say to them, challenge yourself and find the other text features. Nonfiction books debbie jones writing genres sandra atkins nonfiction text types dida burrell using a contents page leanne birley cinema tickets gareth pitchford html. Since lira works better with visuals, i created a powerpoint show for her depicting the differences. This week, we had a lesson on fiction and nonfiction books. Nonfiction text features chart free this reading mama grade 3 art struggling. Inform them that for the next few days they are going to be finding different types of features or conventions within nonfiction. Nonfiction work in pairs to skim and scan the nonfiction text features ppt. On the final day of features, hand out the nonfiction feature find printable. View and download powerpoint presentations on literary nonfiction ppt. Hints at what the text may be about gives a brief summary of the text contenttable of contentsa list of. This powerpoint can be used for 6 separate lessons or to teach multiple text features. Nonfiction text features can be a lot of fun to teach, but they can also feel a bit overwhelming because there is just so much information. A packet of posters demonstrate different text features that learners would encounter in a textbook or informational article, encouraging pupils to think critically about the way text is presented.
Text features can be found in textbooks, magazine articles, newspapers, reports, web pages, and other forms of nonfiction text. Distinguishing between fiction and nonfiction teaching point strategy. Use it as a standalone lesson or a support lesson for the searching for text features lesson plan. Examples of nonfiction text features includetable of contents, headings, bold words, captions, photographs, graphs, charts, illustrations, glossary, and index. Each mini poster includes the definition of the feature and an example from an actual nonfiction text. Last year, i was on a mission to create fun, handson, and engaging resources to give my students more time to explore, identify, and understand nonfiction text features. However, the difference between these two genres is sometimes blurred, as the two often intersect. Text feature scavenger hunt this can be done individually or in pairs. In general, fiction refers to plot, settings, and characters created from the imagination, while nonfiction refers to factual stories focused on actual events and people. Teaching nonfiction fiction text features is important, but some of the resources out there can be so dry for our little ones. Teaching fiction and nonfiction free powerpoint fiction. These lesson plans help provide students with a strong foundation for reading, writing, and using nonfiction. I tell my students that while each one of them has their own individual sheet, they can help one another and they can have a conversation about the text features they are finding.
A nonfiction text is any text that contains true or factual information nonfiction text features are the features that help a reader to navigate a nonfiction text more easily. Students learn what text features are, along with examples, then practice identifying and using them to enhance their understanding of nonfiction texts as they learn about martin luther king, jr. An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a computer such as microsofts free reader application, or a booksized computer that is used solely as a reading device such as nuvomedias rocket ebook. New book site author outlet this author platform offers both fiction and nonfiction books across multiple generas. Nonfiction text features chart berkeley county school. National geographic content literacy catalog correlated to the nc social studies standard course of study leveled nonfiction develop nonfiction reading skills and strategies writing opportunities provide a wide range of nonfiction genres such as procedural, narrative, and expository texts objective to provide all students with access to grade. When they find one, they should record it on the paper and explain how it helped them to understand the. Characteristics of nonfiction books ppt download slideplayer.
Reusable and great for third grade or fourth grade students. It also contains a 6page powerpoint companion handout. The difference between fiction and nonfiction book riot. Nonfiction text features book powerpoint by mrs lodges. Includes a worksheet template for the main teaching activity and a sorting activity for the plenary. Nonfiction book powerpoint ppt presentations powershow. Understanding text features headings titles photographs captions illustrations. Table of contents lists the major parts of a book along with their page numbers. Information text features ks1 powerpoint teaching resources. Each feature should be taught individually even if you are teaching more than one a day. Nonfiction readers use text features to help them understand nonfiction.
Authors include text features to help the reader better understand what they have read. For writers and readers alike, its sometimes hard to tell the difference between fiction and nonfiction. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. A powerpoint that covers the basic text features of nonfiction texts. This powerpoint will help your students recognize and apply text features found in nonfiction books. This lesson will help your students to understand and identify nonfiction text features. Readers use certain text features like table of contents, topic, and pictures to be sure whether a book is fiction or nonfiction. This lesson can be used as a prelesson for the searching for text features lesson plan. Students use any nonfiction book to hunt for certain text features. When they find one, they should record it on the paper and explain how it helped them to understand the book. Students write on the handout, recording their answers, as you advance through the powerp. Text features and their purposes lesson plan education. This flipflap book incorporates different nonfiction text features that the students will label and display in the flipflap book. These can include labels, captions, photographs, table of contents, headings, and more.
I am so excited to use this book with them this year. This teaching resource can be useful for your lessons on different types of literature, or to teach students how to create their own nonfiction texts. Can your child tell the difference between fiction and nonfiction. Authors of nonfiction books use many different strategies to get important information across to their readers what are some of these strategies.
Find powerpoint presentations and slides using the power of, find free. Nonfiction text features chart a student guide for identifying and remembering nonfiction text features by. Nonfiction texts have distinguishing features, too. Discover the best microsoft powerpoint guides in best sellers. Text features first grade powerpoint text features.
Make sure the students really have a grasp on the vocabulary of the different features. Have each group use the post it notes to label text features they found in their nonfiction books. I really think teaching nonfiction text features is a lot of fun. Bold, color, italics the style or color of a word sends a message about how to read the text important key words are bolded or in color, or both italics help words in captions, pictures, titles, and text stand out pay close attention to bold text, colored text, or italicized text. Teach students to identify and apply the information in nonfiction text for better comprehension. Nonfiction text features mastered in 5 easy steps simply. This 120slide powerpoint is designed to introduce your students to 23 common text features found in nonfiction books. Nonfiction childrens books have the words juvenile literature on the verso page. Text features poster free text features, nonfiction text. Teaching students how to utilize all of the offered text features is crucial for optimum comprehension. Nonfiction text features chart text feature purpose example title identifies the topic of the texttells what the text will be about title page tells a books title, author, illustrator, and publisher table of contents tells the names of chapters and what page the chapters can be found index tells what pages the reader can find certain topics. All about nonfiction text features powerpoint teacher made. As a reader, when you are able to identify and analyze the key features of a text, you will be able to gain a better understanding of what the.
Teaching nonfiction text features the teacher next door. Title pagetitle page the title page has the title, the. Teaching nonfiction text features free download included. Give each student or group post it notes and a nonfiction book that has plenty of text features. Its not as abstract of a concept as many reading skills may be and it gives my students the same kind of feeling that my own kids had when we took long road trips and played the license plate abc game. The same applies to making the chart and sharing notebook findings. Text features first grade powerpointyour students will enjoy this engaging text features powerpoint lesson. Introduce 12 important features that enhance and support nonfiction text. A caption is very similar to a label, but it is usually a complete sentence or several sentences that. While they are reading, they are looking for text features in their books. Fiction a made up story can tell about things that could happen is read for fun characters may be like real people or imaginary nonfiction has facts that can be checked and proven the author is an expert on this information.
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