Book Look

This activity from the Florida Center for Reading Research includes an activity sheet for exploring expository text structure. Students search for specific nonfiction text features. This activity can be used with a wide variety of informational texts. The feature search could be conducted independently or in groups, and could be ongoing.

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives: 

Objective:

The student will identify parts of a book.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Understanding
Extension suggestions: 

Extensions and Adaptations:

  • Look through book and create own questions to exchange with partner.
  • Label parts of the book using sticky notes or bookmarks (Activity Master C.011.AM1).

Helpful Hints

Materials:

  • Expository books
  • Choose content area books used in the curriculum.
  • Student sheet (Activity Master C.011.SS)
  • Pencil

References

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