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Nonfiction Text Features Activity Paper Bag Book Project Close Reading 3rd & 4th
Nonfiction Text Features Activity Paper Bag Book Project Close Reading 3rd & 4th
Nonfiction Text Features Activity Paper Bag Book Project Close Reading 3rd & 4th
Nonfiction Text Features Activity Paper Bag Book Project Close Reading 3rd & 4th
Nonfiction Text Features Activity Paper Bag Book Project Close Reading 3rd & 4th
Nonfiction Text Features Activity Paper Bag Book Project Close Reading 3rd & 4th
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Nonfiction Text Features Activity Paper Bag Book Project Close Reading 3rd & 4th
Nonfiction Text Features Activity Paper Bag Book Project Close Reading 3rd & 4th
Nonfiction Text Features Activity Paper Bag Book Project Close Reading 3rd & 4th
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"This was great for teaching text features! I would love if it was editable to add or delete some parts!"
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Johnie G.

Description

This nonfiction text features project explains step by step how to use nonfiction text features for comprehension. Using nonfiction text features help students better understand nonfiction texts, and this paper bag book hits all of the teaching points for nonfiction text features. It can be used with strategy groups, as a work station, in interactive notebooks, or as an at home project. Once completed, the project works well for review throughout the year too.

WHAT DO STUDENTS LEARN USING THIS NONFICTION TEXT FEATURES PROJECT?

Students learn how to use text features to gain information from nonfiction books. Students use the first four pages to learn about nonfiction text features, compare fiction and nonfiction, find and use nonfiction text features within nonfiction books, and record how nonfiction text features help the reader. You can also use the pages in the book as displayed or in interactive notebooks. They work well in guided reading groups and as a workstation activity.

HOW IS THE NONFICTION TEXT FEATURES PROJECT ORGANIZED?

  • Cover
  • Characteristics of Nonfiction
  • Comparing Fiction and Nonfiction
  • How Nonfiction Text Features Help Us
  • Text Feature Examples
  • Sorting Fiction and Nonfiction Traits
  • Nonfiction Text Features Accordion organizer
  • Text Features in Books (Choose 2)
  • Summarizing Your Learning
  • Grading Rubric

OTHER COMPREHENSION FOCUSED PAPER BAG BOOK PROJECTS:


GET THEM ALL IN THE PAPER BAG BOOK BUNDLE:
Paper Bag Book Bundle for Reading Comprehension

WHAT TEACHERS HAVE HAD TO SAY ABOUT THIS RESOURCE:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Karen Hazelrig (TpT Seller) says, "Fantastic resource!!! Thank you so much!!!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pamela V. says, "I am looking forward to using this resource with my class. I used a paper bag book project last year and it was a big hit. Very engaging!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Diva S. says, "My students really enjoying completing these paper bag projects! We have done one for main idea and key details and it is very engaging and fun for the students! Thank you! "

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Megan S. says "Excellent resource! I would recommend to others. Students were engaged and were able to demonstrate their knowledge of fact and opinion. I might suggest adding an answer page for the key word sort as we had a lot of disagreement and discussion about these words. Thank you for a great resource!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Christina K. says "Just as good as the rest of your paper bag books."

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Nonfiction Text Features Activity Paper Bag Book Project Close Reading 3rd & 4th

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2nd - 4th
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"This was great for teaching text features! I would love if it was editable to add or delete some parts!"
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Johnie G.

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Description

This nonfiction text features project explains step by step how to use nonfiction text features for comprehension. Using nonfiction text features help students better understand nonfiction texts, and this paper bag book hits all of the teaching points for nonfiction text features. It can be used with strategy groups, as a work station, in interactive notebooks, or as an at home project. Once completed, the project works well for review throughout the year too.

WHAT DO STUDENTS LEARN USING THIS NONFICTION TEXT FEATURES PROJECT?

Students learn how to use text features to gain information from nonfiction books. Students use the first four pages to learn about nonfiction text features, compare fiction and nonfiction, find and use nonfiction text features within nonfiction books, and record how nonfiction text features help the reader. You can also use the pages in the book as displayed or in interactive notebooks. They work well in guided reading groups and as a workstation activity.

HOW IS THE NONFICTION TEXT FEATURES PROJECT ORGANIZED?

  • Cover
  • Characteristics of Nonfiction
  • Comparing Fiction and Nonfiction
  • How Nonfiction Text Features Help Us
  • Text Feature Examples
  • Sorting Fiction and Nonfiction Traits
  • Nonfiction Text Features Accordion organizer
  • Text Features in Books (Choose 2)
  • Summarizing Your Learning
  • Grading Rubric

OTHER COMPREHENSION FOCUSED PAPER BAG BOOK PROJECTS:


GET THEM ALL IN THE PAPER BAG BOOK BUNDLE:
Paper Bag Book Bundle for Reading Comprehension

WHAT TEACHERS HAVE HAD TO SAY ABOUT THIS RESOURCE:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Karen Hazelrig (TpT Seller) says, "Fantastic resource!!! Thank you so much!!!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pamela V. says, "I am looking forward to using this resource with my class. I used a paper bag book project last year and it was a big hit. Very engaging!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Diva S. says, "My students really enjoying completing these paper bag projects! We have done one for main idea and key details and it is very engaging and fun for the students! Thank you! "

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Megan S. says "Excellent resource! I would recommend to others. Students were engaged and were able to demonstrate their knowledge of fact and opinion. I might suggest adding an answer page for the key word sort as we had a lot of disagreement and discussion about these words. Thank you for a great resource!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Christina K. says "Just as good as the rest of your paper bag books."

Copyright © Comprehension Connection.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

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This was great for teaching text features! I would love if it was editable to add or delete some parts!
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Standards

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Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently.
Use text features and search tools (e.g., key words, sidebars, hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently.
Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
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