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Different Types of Texts

CONCEPTUAL
English›Reading Comprehension|Ages 5—7|ID: mt_gZIo5oiBMt

Recognise common types of texts (storybooks, poems, non-fiction); name the author and illustrator and define the role of each in telling or presenting a text

Mastery Evidence

  • Distinguish between a story, a poem, and a non-fiction book
  • Point to and name the author and illustrator on the cover
  • Explain that the author writes the words and the illustrator makes the pictures

Assessment Prompt

“When you hand [child] a book, can they tell you whether it's a story or a fact book — and point out the author's name on the cover?”

Curriculum Standards4 alignments

RI.K.6Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
RI.K.6

Name the author and illustrator of a text and define the role of each in presenting the ideas or information in a text.

English Language Arts
RL.1.5Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
RL.1.5

Explain major differences between books that tell stories and books that give information, drawing on a wide reading of a range of text types.

English Language Arts
RL.K.5Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
RL.K.5

Recognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems).

English Language Arts
RL.K.6Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
RL.K.6

With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story.

English Language Arts

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