Learning Intention: To write an information report on a chosen topic. Success Criteria: I can choose a topic to write about. I can spend 15 minutes to plan my writing. I can write an information report on my chosen topic.
I Can Read Informational Texts Learning Intention: To read and understand an informational text. To identify facts and key ideas. Success Criteria: I can read the text titled 'Antarctica'. I can identify 3 facts I read in the text. I can identify 1 key idea that the author was trying to inform us about. I can create an illustration to match a fact from the text. I can give my opinion on what I thought about this text - maybe something I learnt.
Fact or Opinion Learning Intention: To understand the difference between a fact and an opinion. Success Criteria: I can watch and listen to the video appropriately. I can discuss what a fact is. I can discuss what an opinion is. I can decide whether something is a fact or an opinion. I can contribute to the class example text. (comprehension task) I can work cooperatively in small groups. I can work sensibly when moving around the room/outside.
Information Report Text Structure Learning Intention:Understand how non-fiction text features help the reader find and understand information. Success Criteria: I can work collaboratively in a small group. I can choose an informative text. I can use post-it notes to identify key parts of the text (use your small poster to help). I can take photos with an Ipad of these key features. I can locate different text features and correctly label these on our poster. We can describe how the text features help the reader find or understand information better. We can use size and colour to create a visually appealing poster.
Text Structure Learning Intention: To sequence an informative text according to the text structure. Success Criteria: I can watch the video about the structure of information texts. I can discuss with a partner what I learnt from this video and share with the class. I can organise an informational text in the correct sequence by follwoing the structure.