Topic: Reading and Understanding Different Types of Texts

Desired Outcome: Using what I know about the features of different types of texts, I can find, select, sort, summarise, link, and use information from different sources.

Level: Third Level

Focus: Respect

Week 1: Introduction to Different Types of Texts - Discuss the importance of reading and understanding different types of texts. - Introduce various types of texts such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, newspaper articles, etc. - Explore the features and characteristics of each type of text. - Engage students in group discussions to share their prior knowledge and experiences with different types of texts. - Emphasize the importance of respecting different types of texts and their purposes.

Week 2: Finding and Selecting Information - Teach strategies for finding and selecting information from different sources. - Introduce effective note-taking techniques. - Provide opportunities for students to practice finding and selecting information from various texts. - Discuss the importance of respecting the author’s intentions and perspectives when selecting information.

Week 3: Sorting and Summarizing Information - Teach students how to sort and categorize information from different sources. - Introduce summarizing techniques, including identifying main ideas and supporting details. - Engage students in activities that require them to sort and summarize information from different types of texts. - Discuss the importance of respecting the diversity of information and perspectives when summarizing.

Week 4: Linking Information from Different Sources - Teach students how to make connections between information from different sources. - Introduce strategies for identifying similarities, differences, and relationships between texts. - Provide opportunities for students to practice linking information from various texts. - Discuss the importance of respecting different viewpoints and considering multiple perspectives when linking information.

Week 5: Using Information Effectively - Teach students how to use information from different sources to support their own ideas and arguments. - Introduce techniques for integrating information into their own writing or presentations. - Engage students in activities that require them to use information from various texts to create their own work. - Discuss the importance of respecting intellectual property and giving credit to the original sources.

Week 6: Reflection and Evaluation - Provide opportunities for students to reflect on their learning journey throughout the topic. - Encourage students to evaluate their progress in using what they know about the features of different types of texts. - Discuss the importance of respecting the efforts and achievements of oneself and others. - Celebrate students’ growth and accomplishments in reading and understanding different types of texts with respect.

Note: This topic plan aligns with the desired outcome of using what students know about the features of different types of texts to find, select, sort, summarize, link, and use information from different sources. The focus on respect is integrated throughout the topic to promote a respectful attitude towards different types of texts, authors, perspectives, and intellectual property.