Text Feature Finders - Colour
Encourage critical thinking with these vibrant magnifying glass templates! Teachers can print them on thick cards or let students cut them out. Students use them to explore texts, identifying features of fictional and non-fiction texts- a fun and interactive way to enhance literacy skills.
Learning goals
- We are learning to identify that texts serve different purposes and that this affects how they are organised.
- We are learning to identify and use language to express feelings, morals and character qualities.
- We are learning to identify the different text structures and language features of different types of texts, e.g. simple narratives, persuasives, instructions and expositions.
- We are learning to discuss and identify similarities and differences between texts.
- We are learning to recognise that capital letters signal proper nouns and commas are used to separate items in lists.
- We are learning to identify the features of online texts and use navigation bars, buttons, hyperlinks and site maps.
- We are learning to recognise that texts have different features and purposes, e.g. recount, narrate, express opinion, inform, report and explain.
- We are learning to identify and use language to express feelings and preferences about texts.
- We are learning to identify the different text structures and language features of different types of texts, e.g. narratives, recounts, information reports, simple procedures, expression of opinion and responses to texts.
- We are learning to discuss and identify similarities and differences between the same topic presented in different types of texts.
- We are learning to use different language features and structures of a variety of text types relevant to their purpose.
Curriculum alignment
AC9E1LA03
9
Explore how texts are organised according to their purpose, such as to recount, narrate, express opinion, inform, report and explain
AC9E2LA02
9
Explore how language can be used for appreciating texts and providing reasons for preferences
AC9E2LA03
9
Identify how texts across the curriculum are organised differently and use language features depending on purposes
AC9E2LY01
9
Identify how similar topics and information are presented in different types of texts
AC9E3LA03
9
Describe how texts across the curriculum use different language features and structures relevant to their purpose
AC9E3LA05
9
Identify the purpose of layout features in print and digital texts and the words used for navigation
ACELA1462
8.4
Identify language that can be used for appreciating texts and the qualities of people and things
ACELA1790
8.4
Identify the features of online texts that enhance navigation
ACELA1478
8.4
Understand how different types of texts vary in use of language choices, depending on their purpose and context (for example, tense and types of sentences)
ACELY1665
8.4
Discuss different texts on a similar topic, identifying similarities and differences between the texts
ACELA1463
8.4
Understand that different types of texts have identifiable text structures and language features that help the text serve its purpose
ACELA1447
8.4
Understand that the purposes texts serve shape their structure in predictable ways
EN1-2A
old
Plans, composes and reviews a small range of simple texts for a variety of purposes on familiar topics for known readers and viewers
EN1-6B
old
Recognises a range of purposes and audiences for spoken language and recognises organisational patterns and features of predictable spoken texts
EN1-7B
old
Identifies how language use in their own writing differs according to their purpose, audience and subject matter
EN2-8B
old
Identifies and compares different kinds of texts when reading and viewing and shows an understanding of purpose, audience and subject matter
EN2-RECOM-01
new
Reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes using knowledge of text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
EN1-OLC-01
new
Communicates effectively by using interpersonal conventions and language to extend and elaborate ideas for social and learning interactions
EN1-VOCAB-01
new
Understands and effectively uses Tier 1, taught Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary to extend and elaborate ideas
EN1-UARL-01
new
Understands and responds to literature by creating texts using similar structures, intentional language choices and features appropriate to audience and purpose
EN2-OLC-01
new
Communicates with familiar audiences for social and learning purposes, by interacting, understanding and presenting
EN2-VOCAB-01
new
Builds knowledge and use of Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary through interacting, wide reading and writing, and by defining and analysing words
VCELA247
Identify the features of online texts that enhance navigation
VCELA246
Understand how different types of texts vary in use of language choices, depending on their purpose, audience and context, including tense and types of sentences
VCELA236
Identify language that can be used for appreciating texts and the qualities of people and things
VCELY220
Discuss different texts on a similar topic, identifying similarities and differences between the texts
VCELA212
Understand that different types of texts have identifiable text structures and language features that help the text serve its purpose
VCELA176
Understand that the purposes texts serve shape their structure in predictable ways
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
Differentiation
Modifications
Have students take pictures of the different features they find within texts.
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