Teaching Non-Fiction Text Features

Susan Jones shares four tips for teaching non-fiction text features to K-2 students. She emphasizes the importance of introducing these features throughout the year, using student-led discussions, conducting scavenger hunts, and incorporating features into student writing. The video aims to enhance students' understanding and engagement with non-fiction texts.

What is the main focus of the video?

• Fictional storytelling techniques

• Non-fiction text features

• Mathematical problem-solving

• Science experiments for kids

Why do students enjoy learning about non-fiction?

• It requires less reading

• It involves fictional characters

• It sparks their natural curiosity

• It is easier than fiction

What is the first tip for teaching non-fiction text features?

• Only use fiction books

• Ignore text features

• Don't wait to introduce them

• Wait until the unit starts

What should teachers do when reading non-fiction books to students?

• Only focus on the story

• Skip the non-fiction books

• Point out text features like headings and captions

• Ignore the text features

What is the second tip for teaching non-fiction text features?

• Avoid discussions

• Use only digital resources

• Begin with a student-led discussion

• Start with a teacher-led lecture

How can teachers facilitate a student-led discussion?

• By using only digital tools

• By providing only fiction books

• By avoiding any book comparisons

• By comparing fiction and non-fiction books

What is the purpose of writing down students' observations during discussions?

• To create a fictional story

• To confuse students

• To explicitly teach and name what students saw

• To ignore them later

What is the third tip for teaching non-fiction text features?

• Focus only on fiction

• Use only digital resources

• Avoid interactive activities

• Conduct a scavenger hunt

When should a scavenger hunt be conducted?

• Only during the first lesson

• After explicitly teaching all features

• Never

• Before teaching any features

What is the fourth tip for teaching non-fiction text features?

• Ignore writing activities

• Have students incorporate features in their writing

• Focus only on reading

• Use only digital tools