Public learning track
Asking Questions, Predicting, and Finding Key Details in Informational Texts
Kindergarten · Ela · Open Global English
8 lessons
Goal
Ask and answer questions, make and verify predictions, and identify the main topic and key facts in informational texts.
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Predicting What a Text Is About from the Title and Cover
8 lessons
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- 1Predicting What a Text Is About from the Title and CoverUp nextStart
- 2Using Headings and Pictures to Make and Confirm PredictionsPremiumNot started yet
- 3Asking Who, What, and Where Questions About NonfictionNot started yet
- 4Asking Why and How Questions About FactsNot started yet
- 5Using Pictures to Answer Questions About a TopicNot started yet
- 6Finding the Main Topic of an Informational TextNot started yet
- 7Identifying Key Facts That Tell About the Main TopicNot started yet
- 8Retelling Key Details Using Words and PicturesNot started yet
Standards Covered
- OGE.1.RI.1Open Global English Standards 2026™ · Ela · Level 1 / Kindergarten (Age 5) · KindergartenWith prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in informational texts, make and confirm predictions using titles, headings, and images, and identify the main topic and central idea supported by key facts.
- OGE.1.RI.5Open Global English Standards 2026™ · Ela · Level 1 / Kindergarten (Age 5) · KindergartenInterpret and explain information presented through non-fiction text features, graphics, diagrams, pictograms, charts, comics, signs, and multimodal digital media to build knowledge and clarify meaning.
Curriculum Framework
Kindergarten · Ela · Open Global English
1
8 lessons
Asking Questions, Predicting, and Finding Key Details in Informational Texts
Ask and answer questions, make and verify predictions, and identify the main topic and key facts in informational texts.
2
6 lessons
Connecting People, Events, Steps, and Ideas in Informational Texts
Describe relationships between individuals, events, steps, and ideas using chronological order and simple cause and effect.
3
6 lessons
Unlocking Nonfiction Words with Context and Picture Glossaries
Determine the meaning of unfamiliar domain-specific and content-area words using pictures, sentence context, and reference tools.
4
5 lessons
Exploring Author's Purpose and Supporting Reasons
Identify why an author wrote a text and locate the reasons and evidence the author uses to inform or persuade.
5
7 lessons
Reading Nonfiction Text Features, Diagrams, and Multimodal Media
Interpret and explain information presented through non-fiction text features, graphics, diagrams, pictograms, charts, comics, signs, and digital media.
6
5 lessons
Comparing Two Informational Texts and Media Formats
Compare and contrast similarities and differences in facts, visual presentations, and formats across two informational texts on the same topic.