4.ELAR.9.D

Recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including:: (i) The central idea with supporting evidence. (ii) Features such as pronunciation guides and diagrams to support understanding. (iii) Organizational patterns such as compare and contrast.

Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
characteristicsstructuresinformational textcentral ideasupporting evidencefeaturespronunciation guidesdiagramsorganizational patternscompare and contrast
Skills
  • recognize (characteristics of informational text) #dok1
  • recognize (structures of informational text) #dok1
  • identify (central idea and supporting evidence in informational texts) #dok2
  • identify (features such as pronunciation guides and diagrams in informational texts) #dok1
  • describe (organizational patterns such as compare and contrast in informational texts) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can recognize the characteristics of informational text. #dok1
  • I can identify features like pronunciation guides and diagrams in informational text. #dok1
  • I can recognize different structures used in informational text. #dok1
  • I can identify the central idea and supporting evidence in an informational text. #dok2
  • I can describe organizational patterns such as compare and contrast in informational text. #dok2
Big Ideas
  • Informational texts have specific characteristics and structures that help readers understand and learn from them.
  • Organizational patterns and text features in informational texts, such as diagrams or pronunciation guides, support comprehension and provide clarity.
Essential Questions
  • What makes informational text different from other types of text?
  • How do features like diagrams and pronunciation guides help you understand informational texts?
  • Why is it important to identify the central idea and supporting evidence in an informational text?
  • How do organizational patterns such as compare and contrast help you understand the information presented?
  • What are some ways we can use text features and structures to become better readers of informational texts?