Text and Graphic Features

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Grade 4 Read/Write

Teacher Facing
October 24, 2024

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to
Independence

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Materials

Student

Teacher

● Student activity page
● Amplify Reader- Unit 4 American

Revolution: The Road to
Independence

● Response Cards

● Slide Deck
● Amplify Reader- Unit 4 American

Revolution: The Road to
Independence

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Read before continuing!

This unit introduces students to an important period in the history of the
United States. Students will examine the sequence of events leading to the
American Revolution and what happened during the war itself. It is
important to note that some chapters may contain graphic depictions of war
scenes and other sensitive topics related to conflict. It is recommended to
review all content before presenting it to students.

Teacher Facing Sensitive Content Slide

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Chapter 1:
Bills to Pay

Chapter 2:
Trouble is
Brewing

Chapter 3:
The Fight

Begins

Chapter 4:
Shots and
Speeches

Chapter 5:
It’s War!

Chapter 6 :
From Valley

Forge to
Yorktown

Chapter 7 :
Heroes and

Villains

Chapter 9:

Rip Van
Winkle

Chapter 8:
The Legend

of Sleepy
Hollow

Knowledge Objective:

SWBAT analyze the

causes, major figures, and

consequences of the
American Revolution.

Read the following paragraphs. Then answer the questions.

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The curds are the beginnings of cheese. The curds are cut. Next the
curds and whey are cooked. Then the curds are removed from the
whey. After that, salt is added. The salt gives flavor. It also helps
the cheese last longer. Finally, the curds are pressed into blocks or
round forms.

Read the dictionary entry for the word forms.

Excerpt from “Making Cheese” used with permission from HMH © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Up until this point, all block cheese is made pretty much the same
way. But now, some kinds of cheese have different flavors added,
such as spices, vegetables, and bacon. Some types of cheese are
stretched. Another possibility is to add food coloring. The cheese
then ages in temperature-controlled conditions. Some kinds of
cheese take only one month to age, while others can take more
than a year. No matter how long a cheese ages, aging gives the
cheese better flavor.
Read the dictionary entry for the word age.

Excerpt from “Making Cheese” used with permission from HMH © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

1.Which definition most closely fits the way the word

forms is used in the text?

A.Definition 1
B.Definition 2
C.Definition 3
D.Definition 4

2. Which definition most closely fits the way the word

age is used in the text?

A.Definition 1
B.Definition 2
C.Definition 3
D.Definition 4

DO NOW

age /āj/ noun

1. the length of time a person or thing has existed
2. a period of history

verb

3. to become mature; ripen
4. to show the signs of old age

form /fôrm/ noun

1. the visible shape of something
2. a document with empty space
3. type or kind
4. a mold or frame in which something is shaped

Multiple Choice

BLUE SIDE: Which definition most closely fits the way the word forms is used in the text?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Multiple Choice

PINK SIDE: Which definition most closely fits the way the word age is used in the text?

• a

• b

• c

• d

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LO: SWBAT recognize and analyze the
author’s use of text and graphic features to achieve specific purposes.

DOL:

Given a informational text, students

will correctly recognize and analyze the
author’s use of text and graphic features to achieve specific purposes in at least 4 of 5
questions.

Ⓢ 4.9(D)(ii) recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including: (ii) features such as pronunciation guides and diagrams to

support understanding

Ⓢ 4.10(C) analyze the author’s use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes OCT24

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HOT Question: Why do authors use text and graphic features?

Ⓢ 4.9(D)(ii) recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including: (ii) features such as pronunciation guides and diagrams to

support understanding

Ⓢ 4.10(C) analyze the author’s use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes OCT24

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Real World Connection:
Make a name for
yourself like George
Washington.

Ⓢ 4.9(D)(ii) recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including: (ii) features such as pronunciation guides and diagrams to

support understanding

Ⓢ 4.10(C) analyze the author’s use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes OCT24

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to Independence

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Chapter 1:
Bills to Pay

Knowledge Objective:

SWBAT analyze the

causes, major figures, and

consequences of the
American Revolution.

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Academic Vocabulary

graphic features

(noun)

picture or other image

within a text

informational text

(noun)

text features

(noun)

any characteristic of the

text outside the main body

of the text that helps

convey meaning

It is a text that presents
information in order to
explain, clarify, and/or

educate.

★ It provides facts about a topic

★ It helps readers learn and understand a topic

★ It includes text and graphic features

★ It’s purpose is to inform readers about a topic

What are the characteristics of

Informational Text?

to help the reader
comprehend
information

Authors include…
★ Text features

★ Graphic features

Informational text have a

different structure and

organization.

Turn and Talk

____ features are _________ within a text that help _________ and __________ information to assist readers in __________ and __________ the content.

Word Bank:
Text understanding
organize highlight
navigating elements

Drag and Drop

​

Placeholder

features are ​

Placeholder

within a text that help ​

Placeholder

and ​

Placeholder

information to assist readers in ​

Placeholder

and navigating the content.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Text

elements

organize

highlight

understanding

Text Feature

What is it?
What does it look

like?

Bold Words

Table of Contents

Headings and
Subheadings

Caption

It's a text style where
letters look thicker and
darker than normal text.

bold

Titles and subtitles that
organize text into
sections.

Scottish Castle

Short descriptions that
describe photographs,
illustrations, or other
visuals.

A list at the beginning of a
book that shows chapter
titles and page numbers.

What are

some

examples

of Text

Features?

heading

subheadings

Text Feature

What is it?
What does it look

like?

Label

Index

Glossary

Short pieces of text that
identify or name specific
parts of a diagram, map,
or illustration.

A list of important topics,
names, or terms found at
the end of a book or
document.

List of key terms and their
meanings, usually at the
end of a book or
document.

What are

some

examples

of Text

Features?

Author’s include text
features to...

heading

subheadings

bold

Scottish Castle

What is the purpose of Text Features?

Author’s include text
features to...

help readers navigate and
understand the content,
making it easier to locate
and focus on specific
information

heading

subheadings

bold

Scottish Castle

What is the purpose of Text Features?

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Identifying Text Features!

Name of the Feature

Page # or
location

Table of
contents

beginning of
the book

Heading

pg.

pg.

Bold Word

Multiple Choice

The text feature that explains where to find chapters in a text is ...

La función de texto que explica dónde encontrar capítulos en un texto es ...

• bold words

• label

• table of contents

• subheadings

Drag and Drop

​

Placeholder

features are visual ​

Placeholder

that accompany a ​

Placeholder

to ​

Placeholder

understanding by presenting information in a more ​

Placeholder

way.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Graphic

elements

text

enhance

organized

____ features are visual _________ that
accompany a _________ to __________

understanding by presenting information in

a more ____________way.

What are Graphic Features?

elements

enhance

Graphic

text

organized

organized

enhance

Graphic

text

elements

Graphic Feature

What is it?
What does it look

like?

Timeline

Map

Photograph

Illustration

Visual representations of
events in chronological
order.

Visual representations of
geographical locations
relevant to the text.

An image captured by a
camera that shows a real-
life scene, person, object,
or event exactly as it
appears.

SLIDE: What are

some

examples
of Graphic
Features?

A drawing, painting, or
digital artwork created by
an artist to visually explain
or decorate something.

Author’s include
graphic features to…

What is the purpose of Graphic Features?

Author’s include
graphic features to…

provide visual representations
that support and enhance the
text, making complex
information more accessible
and understandable.

What is the purpose of Graphic Features?

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Identifying Graphic Features!

Name of the Feature

Page # or
location

Illustration

pg.3

Illustration

pg.5

pg.4

Map

Multiple Choice

La característica gráfica que muestra la ubicación geográfica es un

• map

• illustration

• photograph

• timeline

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I think the author included text and
graphic features because…

Why do you think the author included text and graphic features in the chapter?

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turning point (noun)
punto de inflexión

a time when an

important change

occurs

impose imponer

(verb)

to force or require

burden
(noun) carga

something that is heavy

or difficult to accept

Content Vocabulary

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American Revolution:
The Road to Independence

Chapter 1:
Bills to Pay

Read

Stop

Jot!

Read pg. 2-4

Stop and ask yourself:

●what is happening in the text?

●what are text/graphic
features in the text?

●why does the author include
those features?

This is important!

Underline key words

or details

I don’t understand

Readers are expected to…

1

2

3

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What type of graphic
feature is this and why
did the author include it in the text?

This is a ___ and the author included it because ...

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely reason the author includes the illustration on page 3?

¿Cuál es la razón más probable por la que el autor incluye la ilustración en la página 3?

• a

• b

• c

• d

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The French and Indian War was a
conflict between __________ and
__________ because __________.

What was the French and Indian
War? Who was fighting and why?

Why did the

author include this

map on pg. 4?

The author

included this map to ...

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely reason the author includes the map and caption on page 4?

¿Cuál es la razón más probable por la que el autor incluye el mapa y la leyenda en la página 4?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Read

Stop

Jot!

Read pg. 5-7

Stop and ask yourself:

●what is happening in the text?

●what are text/graphic
features in the text?

●why does the author include
those features?

This is important!

Underline key words

or details

I don’t understand

Readers are expected to…

1

2

3

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word petitions on pg 45?

¿Cuál es el significado de la palabra peticiones en la página 45?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Multiple Choice

Why did the House of Burgesses protest the Stamp Act?

¿Por qué la Cámara de los Burgueses protestó contra la Ley del Timbre?

?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A

What is the most likely reason the author includes the photograph on pg.5?

Esta pregunta tiene dos partes. Primero, responda la Parte A. Luego responda la Parte B.

Parte A

¿Cuál es la razón más probable por la que el autor incluye la fotografía en la página 5?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Part B

Which sentence from the selection supports the answer to Part A?

Parte B

¿Qué frase de la selección apoya la respuesta a la Parte A?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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What is the most likely reason the author included the caption on
the illustration on pg. 7? Use evidence from the text to support your
answer.

SCR

Look-fors in SCR responses:
❏ A complete response will provide

one of the possible responses.

❏ Evidence is accurately used to

support the response.

❏ The response and the evidence to

support it are based on the text.

1 point

2 points

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The author most likely included the caption on the
illustration on page 7 to show where the British
Parliament made important decisions about laws and
taxes for the colonies. The text states “They were
concerned that important decisions about taxes were
being made thousands of miles away, by a parliament that
had no colonial representatives." This shows how the
author used the illustration to help readers visualize where
decisions were made for the colonists.

What is the most likely reason the author included the caption
on the illustration on pg. 7? Use evidence from the text to
support your answer.

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Closing

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DOL: Given a
informational text,
students will
correctly recognize
and analyze the
author’s use of text
and graphic
features to achieve
specific purposes in
at least 4 of 5
questions.

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