I posted the text features signs see resource around the room that shows a picture representation of each feature.
What is text feature walk. Finally read the main text and think aloud how the text feature. A text features gallery walk is a great way to expose students to nonfiction text features in many different layouts of nonfiction texts at one time. The point of a Text-Feature Walk is to help students discover that they can learn about a topic before they start reading the actual text.
In a text feature walk students work in a small group reading each feature in. A text feature walk students work in a small group reading each feature in the order that it appears and discussing what they think they will be learning. Read it and study it.
The purpose of the text feature below the photo is a to show the main idea. Familiarizing your students with the purpose of each text feature is key to the lessons success. The text feature walk is a structure that addresses each of these facets of expository text.
The Text Feature Walk is a technique that explicitly teaches the purpose and importance of text features which enables students to navigate any informational text more effectively. Think aloud your thoughts as you record your answers on the handout titled Text Feature Walk Repeat if there is another text feature on the page. I review with students the purpose of each text feature using the Text Feature Chart see resource.
Turn to a page with a text feature. Eg guide words topic and. Effective reading instruction includes this important strategy yet this supportive practice is not.
Results from a pilot study illustrate the benefits of using the strategy and practical suggestions for implementation are offered. In 2004 Nicki an intermediate teacher and Michelle a university instructor began our collaborative work with metacognition engagement and deeper comprehension. Book walks involve studying the front and back covers table of.