Title: Exploring Text Features and Text Images

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

Objective: - Students will be able to identify and understand various text features and text images. - Students will be able to explain the purpose and function of different text features and text images. - Students will be able to use text features and text images to enhance their understanding of a text.

Materials: - Various books or texts with different text features and text images (e.g., headings, captions, photographs, illustrations, maps, charts, diagrams) - Chart paper and markers - Index cards or sticky notes - Worksheets or graphic organizers for small group activities

Procedure:

1. Introduction (Whole Group): - Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what text features and text images are. - Explain that text features are elements in a text that help readers understand the information better, such as headings, captions, photographs, illustrations, maps, charts, and diagrams. - Text images refer to the visual elements in a text, including photographs, illustrations, and diagrams. - Show examples of different text features and text images from books or texts, and discuss their purpose and function.

2. Text Features Scavenger Hunt (Small Groups): - Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students. - Provide each group with a book or text that contains various text features and text images. - Instruct the groups to go on a scavenger hunt to find as many different text features and text images as they can within a given time frame (e.g., 10 minutes). - Each time a group finds a text feature or text image, they should write it down on an index card or sticky note and stick it on a designated chart paper labeled with the name of the text feature or text image. - After the scavenger hunt, gather the groups together and discuss the text features and text images they found. Ask students to explain the purpose and function of each text feature or text image.

3. Text Feature Matching Game (Small Groups): - Provide each group with a set of index cards or sticky notes containing different text features and text images. - Instruct the groups to match each text feature or text image with its corresponding purpose or function. - After the groups have completed the matching game, have them share their answers and discuss any discrepancies or questions.

4. Applying Text Features and Text Images (Small Groups): - Give each group a different text or book that contains various text features and text images. - Instruct the groups to read the text together and identify the text features and text images they come across. - Have the groups discuss how the text features and text images enhance their understanding of the text. - Provide each group with a worksheet or graphic organizer where they can record the text features and text images they found and explain how they helped them understand the text better. - After completing the worksheet or graphic organizer, have each group share their findings and explanations with the class.

5. Conclusion (Whole Group): - Summarize the lesson by reviewing the different text features and text images discussed. - Emphasize the importance of using text features and text images to enhance understanding while reading. - Encourage students to be aware of and utilize text features and text images in their future reading.

Note: Depending on the time available, the small group activities can be rotated or repeated with different texts to provide students with more opportunities to practice identifying and understanding text features and text images.