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Which subject	Reading
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Text features
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Exciting Reading Lesson: Discovering Text Features!

Introduction: A Magical Book Adventure! 🌟

Hello, young adventurers! Today, we are about to embark on a magical journey through the pages of a book! But wait! Before we dive into our story, I have a special mission for you!

The Mission: Find the Hidden Treasures of Text Features! 🗺️

Imagine you are treasure hunters exploring the world of reading. Just like a map that shows you where the treasures are hidden, books have special parts called text features that help us find important information.

What Are Text Features?

Text features are like clues and tools that make reading easier and more fun. Here are some of the treasures we will be looking for today:

• Titles: The name of the story or book.
• Headings: Little signs that tell us what a section is about.
• Pictures: Colorful images that add to the story.
• Captions: Short descriptions that explain what’s in the pictures.
• Bold Words: Words that stand out to show that they are important.

Let’s Start Our Adventure! 🏴‍☠️

We'll begin by looking at a few pages of a fun book together. As we read, keep your eyes open for the hidden treasures of text features!

Activity: Treasure Hunt! 🕵️‍♂️

After our read-aloud, you will get your own picture book. Your task will be to go on a text feature treasure hunt!

1. Find the Title: What is the name of your book?
2. Spot the Headings: Can you find any headings in your book?
3. Look for Pictures: How many pictures can you find? What do they show?
4. Check Out the Captions: Do any of the pictures have captions that explain them?
5. Identify Bold Words: Can you find any bold words? Why do you think they are important?

Conclusion: Sharing Our Discoveries! 🎉

When you finish your treasure hunt, we will gather as a group to share the incredible text features you found. You can even draw one of your favorite text features on a piece of paper to show everyone!

Are you ready, little adventurers? Let the treasure hunt begin, and let’s discover the magical world of text features together! 📚✨