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Which subject	English
What topic	Developing understanding of text structure
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 3
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Lesson Plan: Developing Understanding of Text Structure

Subject: English

Year Level: 3

Duration: 30 Minutes

Learning Objectives

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

• Identify different text structures (e.g., narrative, informational, persuasive)
• Describe the purposes of each text structure
• Recognize key features and elements of each type of text

Resources Needed

• Chart paper and markers
• Examples of various texts (narratives, brochures, articles)
• Handouts with graphic organizers
• Sticky notes

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin the lesson with a short discussion about what text structure means.
• Ask students if they have ever noticed different types of texts, and encourage them to share examples they know (e.g., storybooks, instructions).
• Write the term "Text Structure" on the board and brief students on its importance in understanding and interpreting texts.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

• Introduce the three main types of text structures:

  • Narrative: Tells a story, has characters, a setting, and a plot.
  • Informational: Provides facts about a particular topic, organized with headings and subheadings.
  • Persuasive: Aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint or action.

• Use chart paper to outline the key features of each text structure:

  • Narrative:
    • Characters
    • Setting
    • Problem/Solution
    • Sequence of events
  • Informational:
    • Headings
    • Subheadings
    • Bullet points
    • Diagrams/photos
  • Persuasive:
    • Opinion
    • Reasons
    • Call to action

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

• Divide students into small groups and provide each group with different examples of text types.
• Ask them to identify which type of text they have and to highlight key features using sticky notes.
• Have groups present their findings to the class and explain why they categorized their texts in a certain way.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

• Hand out graphic organizers for each text structure.
• Instruct students to choose their favourite book and identify its type, then fill out the graphic organizer with relevant details from the text.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Conclude the lesson with a class discussion. Ask students to share their thoughts on how understanding text structure can help them become better readers.
• Reinforce the learning objectives and remind students that knowing the structure can aid in navigating different kinds of texts.

Assessment

• Observe student participation during group activities and discussions.
• Review the completed graphic organizers to assess understanding.

Extension Activities

• For students who finish early, provide them with a short text to analyze and create their own graphic organizer.
• Encourage students to bring a text from home (e.g., magazine article, story) for the next lesson's discussion on identifying text structures.

Note to Educators

Ensure that all materials and examples are aligned with New Zealand curriculum standards. Adaptations may be necessary to cater to diverse learning needs within the classroom.