Learning from Informational Texts

Lesson Overview

The students will be able to ask themselves after reading a book, 'What have I learned about this topic? Am I smarter about the topic now?' They will also learn strategies to help them do this efficiently.

Duration

1-2 hours

Lesson Type

Traditional Lesson

Essential Question

What have I learned about this topic? Am I smarter about the topic now?

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English Language Arts

-Computer
-Smart Board
-Document Camera

An informational text that students have read previous to the lesson
Grade level books for students to read during independent and partner reading time

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Standards

RI Reading–Informational Text
- RI.LCS Language, Craft, and Structure
  - RI.LCS.8 Interpret and analyze the author’s use of words, phrases, text features, conventions, and structures, and how their relationships shape meaning and tone in print and multimedia texts.
    - RI.LCS.8.2 Use front cover, title page, illustrations/ photographs, fonts, glossary, and table of contents to locate and describe key facts or information; describe the relationship between these features and the text.

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Lesson Created By: GeorgiLucas