D. Use study strategies

1. alphabetize to the second letter
2. identify text features (parts of a book)
3. use dictionary skills
4. create and use graphic organizers

Predicting and Gathering Information With Nonfiction Texts
This lesson supports introducing nonfiction to students and using it for informational purposes.

SCORE Teacher Guide: "Too Many Tamales"
Students will use the Internet to discover recipes, build sequencing skills, and learn the value of telling the truth through additional stories.

Discover the Dictionary:  Build vocabulary and reference skills with activities that make the dictionary a student's best friend.

Suggestions for English Language Learners (ELLs):
(E/B=Entering/Beginning, D=Developing, E=Expanding) 

E/B: Respond to simple questions by pointing to pictures or with one-to-two word responses and simple sentences when given an oral prompt.
E/B: Identify and represent key characters and setting nonverbally (i.e. gestures, pointing, pictures) or with one-to-two word responses when given an oral prompt; D: Describe key characters, setting, and plot with spoken and written descriptive sentences.
E/B: Identify features of poetry and recite simple poem; D: Read simple poetry and respond to simple factual questions about poetry content with simple oral sentences; E: Read short poems and orally identify their features (i.e. rhythm, rhyme).
D: Explain basic elements of plot, setting, and key characters with spoken and written descriptive sentences; E: Explain basic elements of plot, setting, and key characters with expanded spoken and written vocabulary and descriptive sentences.
E: Identify beginning, middle, and end of literature selection.
 

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