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Lesson Plan: Analysing Non-Fiction Text

Subject: English

Year/Grade: 3

Duration: 30 Minutes

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Identify key features of non-fiction texts.
2. Analyse the purpose of a non-fiction text.
3. Summarise important information from the text.

Materials Needed

• A selection of non-fiction texts (e.g., animal facts, how-to guides, informational brochures)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Chart paper
• Sticky notes
• Pencils

Introduction (5 Minutes)

Begin the lesson by asking students what they think non-fiction texts are. Write down their ideas on the whiteboard.

• Prompt: "Can anyone give me examples of non-fiction texts?"
  Engage the class by discussing some common characteristics of non-fiction, such as:
• Factual information
• Real-life events
• Images or illustrations
• Headings and subheadings

Main Activity (20 Minutes)

Step 1: Group Work (10 Minutes)

1. Divide students into small groups (3-4 students each).
2. Provide each group with a different non-fiction text.
3. Instruct each group to:
   • Identify and highlight key features (e.g. headings, images, captions).
   • Discuss the main idea and purpose of their text.

Step 2: Presentation (10 Minutes)

1. Have each group present their findings to the class.
2. Encourage students to focus on the key features they identified and the main idea of their text.
3. As groups present, make notes on the whiteboard summarising each group’s findings.

Conclusion (5 Minutes)

To wrap up the lesson, ask students to reflect on what they learned today about analysing non-fiction texts.

• Prompt: "What is one new thing you learned about non-fiction texts today?"
  Allow a few students to share their thoughts.

Assessment

• Informally assess students through their participation in group work and presentations.
• Collect sticky notes summarizing their thoughts on non-fiction texts for a quick check of understanding.

Extension Activity

Encourage students to choose a topic they are interested in and find a non-fiction text (book, article, or website) to analyse at home. They can present their findings in the next lesson.

References

• Year 3 English Curriculum Guidelines
• Classroom Non-Fiction Resources
• UK Educational Standards for Reading and Writing

Notes

• Ensure that the texts provided are age-appropriate and engaging for Year 3 students.
• Be mindful of different reading levels within the classroom when grouping students.

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This lesson plan is designed to engage Year 3 students in understanding and analysing non-fiction texts, fostering both critical thinking and informational literacy skills.