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Nonfiction Text Features Poster Set HandoutNonfiction Text Features Poster Set Handout
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3rd - 6th
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Nonfiction Text Features Poster Set

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Identifying nonfiction text features is a skill students can take to any subject. A packet of posters demonstrate different text features that learners would encounter in a textbook or informational article, encouraging pupils to think critically about the way text is presented.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

nonfiction text features, nonfiction texts, informational texts, reading comprehension strategies

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Print and laminate the posters for a literacy activity, or use for decoration in your classroom
  • Use the images in a slideshow presentation about nonfiction text features
  • Have kids create their own posters about a specific text feature using these posters as inspiration

Classroom Considerations

  • Posters are in black and white, making it easy to copy and print, but not as easy to read

Pros

  • First page of the packet offers instructions and tips for using the posters
  • Provides two worksheets for classroom activities: a text features graphic organizer and bingo page

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.2.5 RI.3.5

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