# Grandfather Teachings: Exploring Non-Fiction Text Features
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Grandfather Teachings: Exploring Non-Fiction Text Features
Grade 5 English Language Arts 40-Minute Lesson Week 4: Adding Features to Our Books
Learning Goals for Today
Identify different non-fiction text features Use text features to make our writing clearer Plan where to add features in our Grandfather Teachings books Understand how features help readers learn better
Let's Think Together
What are some text features that help you better understand a book? Why do authors use these special features?
Common Non-Fiction Text Features
Exploring Indigenous-Themed Examples
Look at sample pages about Grandfather Teachings Find 3 different text features together Discuss how each feature helps readers Connect features to Indigenous knowledge sharing
Feature Matching Challenge
Work in pairs Match text feature cards with their purposes Find examples that fit your Grandfather Teaching topic Share your matches with the class
Planning Your Book Features
Open your Canva draft or sketches Choose at least 1 feature per page Make each feature different - no repeats! Think: How will this help my readers?
Text Features for Your Book
{"left":"Headings for each teaching\nCaptions for photos\nGlossary for Anishinaabemowin words\nSidebars with extra information","right":"Bold vocabulary words\nDiagrams showing connections\nQuotes from Elders\nPhoto labels"}
Sharing Our Plans
2-3 students share one text feature they chose Explain why you picked that feature How will it help your readers understand better? Ask questions about others' ideas
Exit Ticket & Next Steps
Write on sticky note: Name one text feature you'll add and explain how it helps readers Continue adding features to your Canva book Remember: Each page needs at least one different feature Next week: We'll review and refine our books