Curriculum Unit
Astronomy through the Ages
Learning Text Features and Research through Astronomy
Wendy S. Girnis
Title Author
KEY LEARNING, ENDURING UNDERSTANDING, ETC.
Search tools, such as print and digital text features help readers comprehend informational text.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) for the UNIT
How do search tools help readers comprehend informational text?
CONCEPT A CONCEPT B CONCEPT C
Research for Writing and Presentation
Multiple Texts
Text Features
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS A ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS B ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS C
How do readers use print and electronic text features to help them find and comprehend information?
How do we compare multiple texts on the same topic?
How do I use research to explain information on a specific topic?
How do I present my research?
VOCABULARY A VOCABULARY B VOCABULARY C
Oral presentation, eye contact
Compare / contrast
Captions, sidebars, keywords, electronic menu, index, hyperlinks, icons, diagrams, maps, bold print
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/MATERIAL/TEXT/FILM/RESOURCES
Students will be able to use a combination of digital and print media. Magazines like Kids Discover, books like National Geographic for Kids, and NASA’s StarChild will help to differentiate the unit.