Read-Alone Informational Texts Chapter Notes | Language Arts for Grade 1 PDF Download

Introduction

Reading informational texts helps you learn new things about the world! In this chapter, we explore fun and exciting topics like animals, sports, hobbies, famous places, and famous people. These notes will help you understand important facts in a simple way. Get ready to discover interesting information all by yourself!

Read About Animals

• Animals are living things that can move, eat, and grow.
• Some animals live on land, like lions and elephants.
• Other animals live in water, like fish and dolphins.
• Birds are animals that can fly, like eagles and parrots.
• Animals have different homes called habitats.
  • Forests are homes for bears and deer.
  • Oceans are homes for whales and sharks.
  • Deserts are homes for camels and lizards.
• Animals eat different foods.
  • Some animals, like cows, eat plants.
  • Some animals, like tigers, eat meat.
  • Some animals, like bears, eat both plants and meat.
• Animals have special features.
  • Cheetahs run very fast.
  • Elephants have long trunks.
  • Chameleons can change color.
• Some animals live in groups, like wolves in packs.
• Other animals live alone, like leopards.
• Animals have babies.
  • Some animals, like birds, lay eggs.
  • Some animals, like dogs, have live babies.

Read About Sports and Hobbies

• Sports are fun activities that keep you active.
• Some sports use a ball, like soccer and basketball.
• Other sports use tools, like swimming or running.
• Sports can be played alone or with a team.
  • Soccer is a team sport with 11 players.
  • Tennis can be played with one or two players.
• Hobbies are activities you do for fun in your free time.
• Some hobbies are creative, like drawing or painting.
• Other hobbies are active, like dancing or biking.
• Sports and hobbies need practice to get better.
  • Practicing soccer helps you kick the ball better.
  • Practicing painting helps you make prettier pictures.
• Sports have rules to keep everyone safe.
  • In basketball, you cannot push other players.
  • In soccer, you use your feet, not your hands.
• Hobbies can be done at home or outside.
  • Reading books is a hobby you can do at home.
  • Flying kites is a hobby you do outside.
• Sports and hobbies make you happy and healthy.

Read About Famous Places

• Famous places are special locations people visit or talk about.
• Some famous places are natural, like mountains or rivers.
  • The Grand Canyon is a big, colorful canyon in Arizona.
  • Niagara Falls is a group of huge waterfalls in New York.
• Other famous places are built by people, like buildings or statues.
  • The Statue of Liberty is a tall statue in New York City.
  • The White House is where the U.S. President lives in Washington, D.C.
• Famous places have history.
  • The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is a symbol of freedom.
  • Mount Rushmore has faces of presidents carved in a mountain.
• Some famous places are far away.
  • The Great Wall of China is a long wall built long ago.
  • The Pyramids of Egypt are big stone structures from ancient times.
• People visit famous places to learn and have fun.
• Famous places are protected so they stay safe for a long time.

Read About Famous People

• Famous people are known for doing important or special things.
• Some famous people are leaders.
  • George Washington was the first U.S. President.
  • Abraham Lincoln helped make all people free.
• Some famous people are inventors.
  • Thomas Edison made the light bulb.
  • The Wright Brothers built the first airplane.
• Some famous people help others.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. worked for equal rights for everyone.
  • Clara Barton started the American Red Cross to help sick people.
• Some famous people are artists or writers.
  • Dr. Seuss wrote fun books like "The Cat in the Hat."
  • Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote stories about pioneer life.
• Famous people worked hard to achieve their dreams.
• We learn about famous people to understand their contributions.