Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Reading Charts and Tables - Garden Spiders

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

3

Overview

After watching a video about garden spiders, students will read a chart that reflects the information in the segment. They will then answer a series of questions using the information from the chart.

Why is this an important concept?
It is important for students to learn how to read the information in formats other than narrative texts. Learning to read charts and tables is another way for students to understand how information is collected and organized. It also helps students become skilled in gathering information quickly as well as categorizing information to develop their own charts and tables in a variety of subject areas.

    English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 3

    ELA21.3.23

    Identify and use text features in informational passages to locate information.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:ELA21.3.23

    Vocabulary

    • Text features
    • Locate
    • Informational passage
    • Identify

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Informational passages often include text features that can be used to locate information within the text.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Identify text features in informational passages, such as headings, photographs, illustrations, labels, charts, graphs, legends.
    • Use text features to locate information within an informational passage.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Informational passages have predictable features that can be used to locate important information within the text.
    • Text features that are often used in informational text include headings, photographs, illustrations, labels, charts, graphs, and legends.
    • Using text features helps support their overall comprehension.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Lesson/Unit Plan

    Resource Provider

    PBS
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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