Literature: Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Handouts: * [Continue using yesterday’s handout: “Text Features”] Homework: * Read an AR book 20 – 30 minutes daily & record on chart * Finish Text Features fill-ins during class.  Assignments Due: * Are you keeping up on your AR Reading Chart?

Today’s Goal: Learn more on how to use text features strategically in informational reading. Outcomes: Describe what is meant by “text features.” Name and identify 14 different text features. Apply your knowledge by identifying where to find specific types of info.

Starter #1: What are text features? Yesterday we began a PP presentation on “text features.” What are text features? Text features are any elements in printed work (including websites) that help the reader gain a better understanding of information.   Can you name some text features? Titles, headings, graphics, captions, maps, charts, index, glossary, table of contents Today we are going to continue to apply our knowledge of text features by using this informational source: PowerPoint on Text Features