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Exploring Informational Texts: Famous People – What are Informational Texts? – Texts that provide facts about real-world topics. – Types of Informational Texts – Biographies, articles, and history texts. – Benefits of reading about famous people – Learn about history and different cultures. – Excitement in learning from biographies – Discover inspiring stories and achievements. | This slide introduces students to the concept of informational texts, which are written to provide factual information about various subjects. Explain that these can include biographies, articles, encyclopedias, and textbooks. Emphasize the value of reading about famous people, as it can be both exciting and educational. It allows students to learn about historical events, cultural differences, and the achievements of individuals who have made significant contributions to society. Encourage students to think about what they can learn from the lives of others and how these stories can inspire them to achieve their own goals. Provide examples of famous figures they might know and suggest looking for books about them in the library.

What Makes Someone Famous? – Understanding the concept of fame – Fame means being known by many people – Fields where people gain fame – Examples: sports, music, science, leadership – Historical figures of fame – Like George Washington or Marie Curie – Modern-day famous personalities – Such as Simone Biles or Neil deGrasse Tyson | This slide aims to spark a discussion among third-grade students about the concept of fame and its various facets. Begin by explaining what it means to be famous and how fame can be the result of different achievements or contributions in various fields. Provide examples from a range of areas such as sports, music, science, and leadership to illustrate the diversity of fame. Highlight historical figures like George Washington and Marie Curie to give students a sense of how people have been recognized for their work over time. Also, mention contemporary figures like Simone Biles and Neil deGrasse Tyson to show students how individuals can become well-known today. Encourage the students to think about what qualities make these individuals stand out and how their actions have had a significant impact on others. This will help students understand that fame is often tied to one’s contributions to society and the legacy they leave behind.

Exploring Informational Texts – Recognize text features – Look for headings, subheadings, captions to understand sections – Navigate the table of contents – Use the table of contents to find chapters – Discover the index’s role – The index helps find specific information quickly – Glossary usage – A glossary defines words used in the text | This slide introduces students to the key features of informational texts, which are essential tools for comprehending and navigating non-fiction books, especially biographies of famous people. Teach students to identify and use headings, subheadings, and captions to get an idea of what each section or page is about. Show them how the table of contents can help them jump to specific chapters or topics they are interested in. Explain the purpose of an index and how it can be used to look up information by subject or keyword. Lastly, discuss the glossary as a mini-dictionary for the book that explains the meaning of terms used in the text. Encourage students to use these features when they read about famous people to enhance their understanding and make reading more enjoyable.

Reading Strategies: Exploring Famous People – Skim and scan for key facts – Look quickly for important dates, names, and events. – Make predictions about the story – Guess what the person did or why they’re famous. – Ask questions to understand better – Who, what, when, where, why, and how? – Reflect on the reading – Think about what you learned from the text. | This slide aims to equip students with effective reading strategies tailored for informational texts about famous people. Skimming and scanning help students locate essential information without reading every word. Encourage them to look for bolded words, dates, and names that stand out. Making predictions engages their curiosity and sets a purpose for reading. Asking questions is a critical skill that deepens comprehension and keeps students actively engaged with the text. After reading, students should reflect on the material to reinforce learning and make connections to other knowledge. These strategies not only enhance understanding of the text but also foster a more interactive and enjoyable reading experience.

Exploring the Life of a Famous Person – Read a biography together – Choose a biography of a well-known individual to read as a class – Discuss life’s main events – Highlight key moments that shaped their life and achievements – Recognize their societal impact – Discuss how their actions or inventions helped people – Reflect on their legacy – Think about how we remember them today and why | This slide aims to introduce students to the concept of biographies and the importance of learning about the lives of notable individuals. By reading a biography together, students can engage with the text and gain insights into the person’s background, challenges, and accomplishments. Discussing the main events of the person’s life helps students to understand the sequence of events and their significance. Identifying contributions to society allows students to connect individual achievements with broader historical and social contexts. Reflecting on the person’s legacy encourages students to consider the lasting impact of these contributions on current times. The activity will enhance reading comprehension and critical thinking skills, as well as provide inspiration and role models for the students.

Exploring Words in Biographies – Learn new vocabulary from biographies – Biographies of famous people have unique words to describe their lives. – Use context to grasp word meanings – Look for hints around the word to figure out what it could mean. – Practice crafting sentences with new words – Try writing your own sentences using the words you’ve learned. | This slide aims to enhance vocabulary by reading biographies of famous individuals. Students will encounter new words specific to the lives and achievements of these people. Encourage them to use context clues words or phrases surrounding the unknown word to infer its meaning. Context clues can be definitions, examples, or restatements within the text. After understanding the words, students should practice using them in sentences, which helps solidify their grasp of the word’s meaning and usage. This activity will not only expand their vocabulary but also deepen their comprehension of the biographical text they are reading.

Class Activity: Be a Reporter! – Choose a famous person – Research and note interesting facts – Look for birthplace, achievements, challenges – Write a reporter’s script – Use the ‘5 Ws’ (Who, What, When, Where, Why) in your script – Share your findings with the class | In this engaging class activity, students will step into the shoes of a reporter, researching a famous individual of their choice. They should look for key information such as the person’s background, major life events, accomplishments, and any obstacles they overcame. Encourage students to organize their findings using the ‘5 Ws’ to create a comprehensive script. Provide guidance on how to present their report in a clear and interesting way. Possible activity variations include researching different people for group presentations, creating a news broadcast, or interviewing a classmate about their chosen figure. This activity will enhance research skills and boost public speaking confidence.

Reflecting on Famous Figures – Review of informational texts – We explored texts that give facts about real people and events. – Importance of reading about icons – Learning about achievers inspires us and teaches history and values. – Sharing our favorite lesson moments – Each of us will talk about what part of today’s lesson we liked best. – Encouraging personal reflections – Think about how reading about someone famous can influence our own dreams. | As we wrap up today’s lesson, let’s revisit what we’ve learned about informational texts, specifically focusing on biographies of notable individuals. Discuss with the class why it’s valuable to read about the lives of famous people, such as understanding their contributions to society and what we can learn from their experiences. Encourage students to share their favorite parts of the lesson, which could include a specific person they learned about or a fun fact that stood out to them. Finally, prompt students to reflect on how the stories of these individuals might inspire them to pursue their own goals and dreams.