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Exploring Famous People Through Informational Texts – What are Informational Texts? – Non-fiction texts that provide facts about the world. – Discovering the world by reading – Reading can take you on adventures across time and place. – Focus: Learning about Famous People – Understand the lives and impacts of notable individuals. – Benefits of reading biographies – Gain inspiration and learn from their experiences. | This slide introduces students to the concept of informational texts, which are non-fiction and provide factual information about the world around us. Emphasize that through reading, students can explore different places, times, and learn about significant people who have made an impact on society. Today’s lesson will focus on reading about famous people, which will help students understand historical events and cultural contributions through the lives of these individuals. Encourage students to think about what they can learn from reading about others’ lives and how it can inspire them to achieve great things. Discuss the benefits of reading biographies, such as gaining new perspectives and understanding the paths to success.

Why Read About Famous People? – Learn from experiences – Understand challenges they overcame – Recognize societal contributions – Discover how they impacted the world – Draw inspiration from stories – Find motivation in their achievements – Enhance knowledge and empathy | This slide aims to explain the importance of reading about famous individuals. By learning about the lives of notable people, students can gain insight into different experiences and challenges that these individuals faced and overcame. This can be a powerful tool for teaching empathy and resilience. Understanding the contributions of these individuals helps students appreciate the impact one person can have on society. Their stories can serve as a source of inspiration and motivation for students to pursue their own goals and dreams. Encourage students to think about how learning about others’ lives can influence their own perspectives and actions.

Features of Informational Texts – Understanding Headings – Headings and subheadings organize the text and preview main ideas. – Deciphering Captions – Captions explain pictures and provide extra details. – Recognizing Bold or Italicized Words – Bold or italicized words emphasize important information. – Using Glossary and Index – Glossary defines words; index helps find information quickly. | This slide introduces students to the common features of informational texts about famous people. Headings and subheadings help readers understand how a text is organized and what to expect in each section. Captions under pictures provide context and additional information that may not be in the main text. Bold or italicized words draw attention to key terms and concepts. The glossary and index are reference tools that aid in understanding difficult words and locating information. Encourage students to use these features as they read about famous individuals to enhance comprehension and retention of the material.

Exploring the Lives of Famous People – What is a Biography? – A story of someone’s life written by another person. – Understanding Achievement – Great things that people have done. – Finding Inspiration – How stories of others can motivate us. – Recognizing Influence – How someone’s life can affect others. | This slide introduces students to the vocabulary associated with reading about famous people. A biography is an informational text that details the life of a person, typically someone of note. Achievement refers to the notable accomplishments or contributions of the individual. Inspiration is the process of being mentally stimulated to feel or do something, especially something creative or positive. Influence is the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something. Encourage students to think of people who inspire them and discuss how these individuals have influenced their lives. This will help them connect personally with the material and understand the importance of these terms in the context of learning about the lives of notable individuals.

Reading Strategies: Exploring Famous People – Preview the text before reading – Look at titles, headings, and pictures to guess what you will learn about. – Use context clues for understanding – Find hints in the text that explain new words or ideas. – Relate information to your knowledge – Think about how the story relates to your own life or things you’ve learned. – Actively ask questions while reading – Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? Keep these questions in mind to understand the text better. | This slide aims to equip students with effective reading strategies tailored for informational texts about famous people. Encourage students to start by previewing the text, which includes examining titles, headings, and images to anticipate what they will learn. Context clues are essential for deciphering new vocabulary and concepts within the text. Making connections with prior knowledge helps students relate new information to what they already know, enhancing comprehension. Lastly, asking questions throughout the reading process fosters deeper engagement with the text and aids in understanding. These strategies will be practiced through reading passages about notable figures, with a focus on applying these techniques to enhance learning and retention.

Famous Person Spotlight: Martin Luther King Jr. – Who was Martin Luther King Jr.? – An influential leader who fought for equality. – His role in Civil Rights – Led peaceful protests to end racial segregation. – Read from his speeches – ‘I Have a Dream’ speech inspires many. – Reflect on his impact – How did he help change society? | This slide introduces students to Martin Luther King Jr., a key figure in American history and the Civil Rights Movement. Begin with a brief biography, highlighting his leadership and dedication to achieving racial equality through nonviolent protest. Discuss his significant role in events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington. Read a passage from one of his famous speeches, such as ‘I Have a Dream,’ to give students a sense of his powerful oratory skills. Encourage students to think about the lasting effects of his work on today’s society and to consider what lessons they can learn from his life and actions.

Understanding the Impact: Martin Luther King Jr. – Who was Martin Luther King Jr.? – An influential leader in the American civil rights movement – His dream for equality – He wanted people of all races to live together in peace – King’s influence on laws – Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act were passed – His legacy in today’s world – We remember him with a national holiday and continue his work for equality | This slide aims to help students understand the significant impact Martin Luther King Jr. had on the world. Begin by discussing who he was and his role in the civil rights movement. Highlight his famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech and its message of racial equality. Explain how his efforts contributed to the passing of landmark laws that changed the rights of millions of Americans. Conclude by discussing how his legacy continues to influence society today, with a national holiday in his honor and ongoing efforts to fulfill his vision of equality. Encourage students to think about how they can contribute to making the world a fairer place for everyone.

Class Activity: Create Your Informational Poster – Choose a famous person to research – Write down key facts about them – Birthdate, accomplishments, why they’re famous – Design your poster with learned features – Include headings, captions, and bold words – Get ready to present your poster | This activity is designed to help students apply their knowledge of text features in a fun and engaging way. Students should start by selecting a famous person they look up to or are interested in learning more about. They will then conduct research to find important information about this person’s life and achievements. When designing their posters, students should incorporate text features such as headings, subheadings, captions, and bold words to organize information clearly and make their poster visually appealing. Finally, students will practice their presentation skills by sharing their posters with the class. Teachers should provide guidance on research methods, poster design, and public speaking tips to prepare students for this activity.

Reflecting on Famous Figures – Recap of today’s learnings – Inspiration from famous people – Stories of success & struggle motivate us to achieve our goals – Share an interesting fact – Each student thinks of one fact about a famous person that stood out – How we can apply this knowledge – Use these lessons in our own lives to set and reach goals | As we conclude today’s lesson, it’s important to reflect on what we’ve learned about reading informational texts, especially biographies of notable individuals. Understanding the lives of famous people can be incredibly inspiring, showing us the paths they took to success and the challenges they overcame. Encourage each student to share one thing they found particularly interesting or inspiring about a famous person they read about. This not only reinforces their learning but also allows them to see the diverse ways in which individuals can make a difference. Finally, discuss how we can apply the lessons learned from these figures to our own lives, setting goals and overcoming obstacles with determination and resilience.