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.

Concepts

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

Show More Show Less

Additional Tags

english language arts

Show More Show Less

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