{"product_id":"non-fiction-text-features","title":"Non-Fiction Text Features, Text Features Anchor Charts, Informational Text","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll prices are in Canadian dollars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePages: 21 Pages + Google Slides\u003cbr\u003eAnswer Key: Does not apply\u003cbr\u003eTeaching Duration: 30 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a ready-to-use lesson that teaches students how to identify and use common non-fiction text features? This engaging\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Fiction Text Features Lesson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehelps students recognize the purpose of text features while applying their learning to authentic non-fiction books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough direct instruction, classroom posters, and hands-on partner activities, students learn how authors use headings, photographs, diagrams, captions, tables, glossaries, indexes, and more to organize information and support reader comprehension. Students then apply these skills by exploring real non-fiction books and identifying text features independently.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for Grades 4–8, this no-prep resource is available in both PDF and Google Slides™ formats, making it ideal for a Language Arts lesson. The lesson includes direct instruction, classroom posters, and two graphic organizers for authentic practice with non-fiction texts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOntario Curriculum Alignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eText Patterns and Features C1.3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrades 5–8 classrooms\u003cbr\u003eNon-fiction text feature review\u003cbr\u003eLiteracy centres\/stations\u003cbr\u003eGuided Reading groups\u003cbr\u003eLibrary or Learning Commons lessons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1389\/7114\/files\/1a7f85fce228055a8f8b2f58b19d576f.pdf?v=1785154803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick Here To View The Preview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetailed teacher lesson plan\u003cbr\u003eStudent reference sheet explaining common non-fiction text features\u003cbr\u003eFull-page classroom posters\u003cbr\u003eGraphic organizers\u003cbr\u003ePDF \u0026amp; Google Slides™ formats\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudents Will Learn About:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeadings\u003cbr\u003ePhotographs\u003cbr\u003eDrawings\u003cbr\u003eDiagrams\u003cbr\u003eCaptions\u003cbr\u003eTables\u003cbr\u003eTable of Contents\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudents first learn the purpose of each feature and then apply their understanding by locating examples in authentic non-fiction books.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudents Will Develop Skills To:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdentify common non-fiction text features\u003cbr\u003eExplain the purpose of each text feature\u003cbr\u003eNavigate informational texts more effectively\u003cbr\u003eLocate important information within non-fiction books\u003cbr\u003eStrengthen reading comprehension\u003cbr\u003eAnalyze how authors organize information\u003cbr\u003eWork collaboratively with classmates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills \u0026amp; Standards Covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformational text\u003cbr\u003eNon-fiction text features\u003cbr\u003eText analysis\u003cbr\u003eCritical thinking\u003cbr\u003eCollaborative learning\u003cbr\u003eOrganization of information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✅ Ready-to-teach lesson with minimal preparation\u003cbr\u003e✅ Students practice using authentic non-fiction books instead of isolated worksheets\u003cbr\u003e✅ Includes eye-catching classroom posters for ongoing reference\u003cbr\u003e✅ Encourages collaboration through partner activities\u003cbr\u003e✅ Graphic organizers provide meaningful application of learning\u003cbr\u003e✅ Available in both PDF \u0026amp; Google Slides™ formats\u003cbr\u003e✅ Saves valuable planning time with a complete lesson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResource Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lesson works best when students have access to a variety of non-fiction books from the classroom, school library, or public library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included posters make an excellent year-round classroom reference for reading and writing instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students become stronger informational readers by teaching them how authors organize non-fiction texts. 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