Next, we explored information texts themselves! We looked at an example about Australia on the National Geographic website to identify key features like main headings, sub-headings, paragraphs, and visuals such as photos and maps.

Using the same website, students chose a country they were interested in researching. This led us to develop our "success criteria" for being effective researchers and note-takers. Here's what we decided:

Successful researchers and note takers…

• Use appropriate search engines
• Read information carefully
• Write clear and neat notes
• Share information with people researching the same country
• Ask for support from other people researching the same country
• Stay on task

Our next step is to focus on writing our own information reports. We'll be focusing on developing writing skills including using the correct structure, incorporating descriptive adjectives, and ensuring proper tense and pronouns.

We're excited to share our completed reports with you at parent-teacher meetings at the end of the term!