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

Introduction

Informational texts help us learn new things about the world! In this chapter, we explore exciting topics like science and nature, famous people, art, music, traditions, business, and technology. These notes are written in simple words to help you understand and enjoy learning about these subjects. Let’s dive into the fun facts and stories!

Read Along About Science and Nature

• Science helps us understand how things work in the world.
• Nature is all about plants, animals, weather, and the Earth.
• Plants:
  • Plants grow in soil and need sunlight, water, and air.
  • They make their own food using sunlight in a process called photosynthesis.
  • Some plants give us fruits, like apples, and others give us vegetables, like carrots.
  • Trees are big plants that give us shade and wood.
• Animals:
  • Animals live on land, in water, or in the air.
  • Some animals, like dogs and cats, are pets.
  • Wild animals, like lions and elephants, live in forests or jungles.
  • Animals need food, water, and a safe place to live.
• Weather:
  • Weather can be sunny, rainy, windy, or snowy.
  • The sun makes the day warm and bright.
  • Rain helps plants grow and fills rivers and lakes.
  • Wind moves air and can make kites fly high.
• Earth:
  • Our planet Earth has land, water, and air.
  • Oceans are big bodies of water where fish and whales live.
  • Mountains are tall and rocky, and some have snow on top.
  • Forests are full of trees and animals.

Read Along About Famous People

• Famous people are those who did something special to help others.
• They can be scientists, leaders, or helpers from the past or present.
• Scientists:
  • Scientists study the world to learn new things.
  • Marie Curie was a scientist who learned about energy in rocks.
  • Albert Einstein was a scientist who studied how things move and work.
• Leaders:
  • Leaders help guide people to make the world better.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. worked for fairness and kindness for all people.
  • Abraham Lincoln was a president who helped keep the country together.
• Helpers:
  • Some people become famous by helping others.
  • Florence Nightingale was a nurse who took care of sick people.
  • Clara Barton started a group to help people during hard times.

Read Along About Art, Music, and Traditions

• Art, music, and traditions show how people express themselves.
• They help us learn about different cultures and ways of life.
• Art:
  • Art is when people create beautiful things like paintings or drawings.
  • Some artists use colors to paint pictures of nature or people.
  • Sculptures are art made from clay, stone, or metal.
  • Art can tell stories about the past or show feelings.
• Music:
  • Music is made with sounds from instruments or voices.
  • People play drums, guitars, or pianos to make music.
  • Songs can be happy, sad, or tell a story.
  • Music is used in celebrations like birthdays or holidays.
• Traditions:
  • Traditions are special things people do again and again.
  • Holidays like Thanksgiving are traditions where families eat together.
  • Some traditions include wearing special clothes or dancing.
  • Traditions help people feel connected to their families and cultures.

Read Along About Business and Technology

• Business is about making and selling things people need.
• Technology is tools and machines that make life easier.
• Business:
  • Businesses sell things like food, clothes, or toys.
  • A store is a business where people buy things they need.
  • Some businesses make things, like bakers making bread.
  • People work together in businesses to help customers.
• Technology:
  • Technology includes computers, phones, and tablets.
  • Computers help us learn, play games, or talk to friends.
  • Cars and buses are technology that help us travel.
  • Robots are machines that can do work, like cleaning or building