| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Information texts |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Information Texts
Year 3 (Approximately 8-9 years old)
English
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Australian English Curriculum by enhancing students' comprehension skills and encouraging them to engage with various texts.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Information Texts | 5 | Discuss what information texts are and their purpose. Show examples. |
| 2 | Features of Information Texts | 10 | Introduce and explain key features (headings, images, captions, etc.) with examples. |
| 3 | Activity - Filling in Cards | 10 | Distribute printable cards to students; guide them to fill in specific features based on a provided information text. |
| 4 | Group Discussion | 5 | In pairs, students discuss what they wrote on their cards and share insights. |
| 5 | Collecting Cards | 5 | Randomly collect or check the cards filled by students to assess understanding. |
| 6 | Conclusion and Recap | 5 | Summarize key points of the lesson and reinforce the characteristics of information texts. Provide homework instructions. |
Students are required to find an information text at home (e.g., a book, article, or brochure) and identify its features. They will fill out a worksheet based on their findings, which will be checked by the teacher without requiring students to present it in front of the class.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to learn about something very interesting called information texts. Can anyone tell me what they think an information text is? (Pause for responses) Yes, that’s right! Information texts are pieces of writing that give us facts or information about a specific topic. They help us learn about things like animals, places, or even events!
Now, I have some examples here with me. (Show examples of information texts such as books, articles, and posters.) Look at these! Each of these gives us important information about different subjects. Let’s explore why they are important."
"Next, let’s dive a bit deeper into the features of information texts. There are several key features that make these texts useful. Can anyone name a feature? (Pause for responses) Great! Some common features include headings, images, captions, bullet points, and even maps.
Let’s take a closer look at each of these features. (Use the whiteboard to draw or write the features.) For example, headings help us know what a section is about. Images and captions support the information by giving us visual context. Who can think of where we might see these features in a text? (Pause for responses) That’s right! They help organize information and make it easier to understand.
Now, let’s identify these features in some of our example texts."
"Now, it's time for an activity! I will hand out some printable cards to each of you. On these cards, you will fill in the features of the information text we looked at earlier. (Distribute the cards)
As you work, think about what we just discussed. Look for headings, images, and any other features and write them down. You will have 10 minutes to complete this task. Ready? Go!" (Start the timer)
"Time's up! Now, I’d like you to find a partner and share what you wrote on your cards. Discuss what features you found and why you think they are important. You have 5 minutes for this discussion. Ready? Go!" (Monitor the discussions)
"Okay, everyone! Let's come back together. I would like you to pass your cards to me. I will randomly collect them to see how you all understood the features of information texts. Don’t worry, this is just to check your understanding, and it won't be graded." (Collect the cards)
"Before we finish for today, let’s recap what we learned. What are some of the key features of information texts? (Pause for responses) Yes, we talked about headings, images, captions, and a few others.
Remember, information texts are all around us and can be very helpful! For your homework, I want you to find an information text at home, it could be a book, article, or even a brochure. Take some time to identify its features and fill out a worksheet I’ll give you.
Ensure to bring it back next class. Well done today, everyone! Have a great day!"
| Question | Answer |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| What is an information text? | |
| Can you name some examples of information texts? | |
| What are some key features of information texts? | |
| How do headings help in understanding an information text? | |
| Why are images and captions important in an information text? | |
| Where might we see features like bullet points or maps? | |
| What did you learn from the activity with the printable cards? | |
| Why is it important to discuss the features of information texts with a partner? | |
| Can you recall any specific features you identified in your examples? | |
| What was your take-home assignment related to information texts? | |