Information Investigators · Informational Writing

Navigating Non-Fiction Features

Identifying and using text features like headings, captions, and glossaries to find information quickly.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do headings help a reader predict what they will learn next?
  2. 2Why might an author choose a photograph instead of a drawing to explain a fact?
  3. 3How does the index help us find specific information faster than flipping pages?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - UnderstandingNCCA: Primary - Exploring and Using
Class/Year: 2nd Class
Subject: The Power of Words: Literacy and Expression
Unit: Information Investigators
Period: Informational Writing

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