Using I Have Who Has Text Features Activity, students use text features and search tools to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently.

Using Text Features Scavenger Hunt Activity, studentsidentify text features in the books they are reading to gather information about what they will read.

Using Creating Images in Text Worksheet, students create an diagram, a drawing, or even take a photograph to help support the text.

Using Comparing Similar Texts Illustrations Worksheet, students compare the illustrations from two texts to determine how they are alike and different.

Using Comparing Expository Texts Worksheet, students compare story elements intwo different stories about the same topic to determine how they are alike and different.

Using Comparing Informational Picture Storybooks Worksheet, students compare story elements intwo different stories about the same topic to determine how they are alike and different.

Using RI.2.5 Second Grade Common Core Lesson, students explain how text features support their acquisition of knowledge while reading.

Using RL.2.7 Second Grade Common Core Lesson, students use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.

Using Using the Text to Help You Activity, students use information gained from illustrations and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text.

Using Images in Text Worksheet, students explain how the illustrations contribute and clarify a text to build their understanding of what has been read.

Using Character Setting Plot Activity, studentsfind examples of story elements as they read to build their reading comprehension.

Using Text Features Activity, studentsidentify text features in the books they are reading to gather information about what they will read.

Using Comparing Similar Texts Organizing Data Worksheet, students compare the text features from two texts to determine how they are alike and different.

Using RI.2.7 Second Grade Common Core Lesson, students explain how specific images and diagrams contribute to and clarify a text.

UsingCommon Core Activity - RI.2.5, students explain how text features support their acquisition of knowledge while reading.