1st Grade How-to Texts Interactive Videos

Learn to compare and contrast nonfiction texts by examining elements such as forests, apples, and animals. Enhance your ability to identify similarities and differences, gain a deeper understanding of nonfiction content, and apply these skills in various contexts.

Techniques for identifying an author's purpose in informational texts are explored by focusing on analyzing the main idea. Learners will develop the ability to discern an author's message and apply this understanding to both historical scenarios, such as those involving the Jamestown settlers, and to personal experiences.