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1. Informative Text Structure & Text Features Project

2. Informative Text Structure & Text Features Hyperdoc

Project Description:

This assignment has students apply their knowledge of text structure and text features by creating a digital newspaper/newsletter on a non-fiction topic of their choice.

Students must write at least 5 paragraphs on their topic utilizing the following structures:

• Description
• Compare and Contrast
• Cause and Effect
• Order and Sequence
• Problem Solution

Students must also include a variety of different text features:

• Glossary
• Images & Captions
• Headings & Subheadings
• Chart
• Graph
• Diagram

Grading rubric and student samples included.

Student Samples:

Student Sample 1

Student Sample 2

Compatible with my Text Features & Structures Hyperdoc

Download includes a link to a Google Doc that will force you to make a copy of an EDITABLE version. Easily shareable through Google Drive and/or Google Classroom.

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Hyperdoc Description:

Are you looking for a way to make a topic more engaging, technological, and interactive? Well, then this is the product for you! 100% digital, this document can be used to introduce or reinforce the study of informative text structure and features.

Components/Skills:

• Explore
• Examine
• Watch
• Learn
• Compare
• Read
• Infer
• Analyze
• Apply
• Share

Topics Covered:

Text Structure:

1. Problem / Solution (Definition, clues, visuals, examples)
2. Cause / Effect (Definition, clues, visuals, examples)
3. Description (Definition, clues, visuals, examples)
4. Compare & Contrast (Definition, clues, visuals, examples)
5. Order & Sequence (Definition, clues, visuals, examples)

• Text Features:

1. Titles
2. Headings
3. Subheadings
4. Images & Captions
5. Glossary
6. Table of Contents
7. Glossary
8. Charts & Graphs
9. Text (bold, italicize, underline)
10. Illustrations
    Diagrams
11. Tables & Timelines

Product includes the link to the site. Must have internet access. Doc is web-based. Video link is from YouTube. It may be blocked by school filter. If so, show the video whole class. You may need to create a Padlet, Flip Grid, and Seesaw link for a few of the activities. (Easily swappable for other programs). Some activities may require Adobe flash. Be sure your school district gives students access to documents from outside of your school district.

Download includes a link to a Google Doc that will force you to make a copy of an EDITABLE version. Easily shareable through Google Drive and/or Google Classroom.

Compatible with my Informative Text Structures & Features Project

Compatible with my other ELA hyperdocs:

• Finding Main Idea Hyperdoc
• Problem Solution Hyperdoc
• Figurative Language Hyperdoc
• Elements of Plot Hyperdoc
• Types of Conflict Hyperdoc
• Theme Hyperdoc
• Point of View Hyperdoc
• Mood and Tone Hyperdoc

© Copyright 2018 ProjectBasedSixth. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to copy pages specifically designed for student or teacher use by the original purchaser or licensee. This is intended to be used by one teacher unless additional licenses have been purchased. The reproduction of any other part of this product is strictly prohibited.