Reading Comprehension:
Quarter 2 Kindergarten
Reading
Informational Text (Non-Fiction)
Sequoyah Kindergarten Team
Objectives
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to understand there are various reasons for reading
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to identify text features and their use in helping the reader
understand the text

to confirm understanding of informational text by asking
and answering questions about key details

to ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get
information, or clarify something that is not understood
Vocabulary
text
author
information
non-fiction
photographer
question
topic
photograph/picture
answer
purpose
text features
table of contents
Learning Experiences
graph
glossary
chart
index
label
caption
Through the reading of a variety of non-fiction texts in whole
and small group settings, we will:
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discuss and explore print in our environment
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discuss the difference between fiction and non-fiction texts,
and the purpose for reading
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How does setting a purpose for reading help me learn information?
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discuss the differences between pictures and photographs
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How do text features assist me in learning about a topic?
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identify a variety of text features and discuss their
uses/purposes
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How can text features help me find specific information efficiently?
Questions to Develop Understanding