We have been learning about features of nonfiction text and their purposes. We began by reading a Time for Kids article and noticing and wondering about the different tools the author used to share information with us, the readers. We noticed photographs, captions, labels, maps, titles, headings, and maps and discussed how each of these features helped us understand the text.
Then we wondered if other types of non-fiction (not just magazines) used special features. Our fabulous librarian Ms. Brant helped us find informational books that would be perfect for us to use. We went on a nonfiction feature hunt and above are the features we found in our books.
Our teacher took pictures of what we found using her iPad and projected them. We discussed what we had found and looked at the purpose of each feature. We created a chart that showed examples we found and what we thought the purpose (job) of these features were.
Later in the week, we each chose four features we wanted to become experts on. We found examples of those in some of the nonfiction books and magazines we had in our classroom. We then checked out our campus iPads and used Educreations to share our thinking. As we worked, we collaborated with students in our class to share what we were learning. Our learning partners helped us make sure our information looked right, sounded right, and made sense (see our post on cross checking.) The ideas from this lesson came from the Comprehension Toolkit by Stephanie Harvey (Lessons 2 and 3.)
Below are links to our Educreations:
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