INFORMATION TEXT TYPES LESSON AND RESOURCES

A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on information text types.

After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:

• Acquire understanding of the features and structures of information text types.
• List the information text elements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of information texts in writing.

This Resource Includes:

• Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
• Vocabulary Overview - Information Text
• Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Text Structures
• Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Information Gap
• Success Criteria - Information Text Types Checklist
• Scaffolding Notes - Information Text Elements
• Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share
• Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 2 Online Quizzes
• Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics
• Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome
• Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - TIC-TAC-TOE Assignments
• Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Post-It Notes
• Home Learning for Reinforcement – 5 Task Cards
• Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.2abcdef/4/5
• Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive
• Educational Tools and Resources - Adverbs, Verbs, Adjectives, Connectives

Teachers can use this resource to teach the students to use information texts in writing, thereby helping them to enhance their reading, vocabulary, language, and writing skills.

Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom:

• To challenge early finishers
• For effective tutoring
• As ESL stations and sub tubs
• As holiday work and homework
• For small group collaborations
• For an end of unit assessments
• For reinforcement and enrichment