You have probably been using various strategies to teach your students about Informational Texts. Many of the teachers I consult for or coach have concerns about helping students use informational texts. If you need support in this area or in any other please know I’m available to help you – Click to Schedule an Appointment.
I was thrilled to be able share a plan for tackling informational text with readers of ASCD. The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development is a wonderful organization. They provide resources to help you with educational theory and they offer plenty of practical advice for teaching and testing. Be sure to bookmark their site and visit it often.
My guest post is 5 Game-Winning Plays for Tackling Informational Text.
Here are the 5 titles for each key play, but to get the full article you can visit ASCD at this link http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol9/903-lopez.aspx
1: Kickoff your game with an overview of informational text which provides…
2: Always read with the End-Zone in mind…
3: Take Time-Outs to introduce and develop the fundamental skills of active reading…
4: Prepare your students for the Hard-Hitting complexity of informational text…
5: Score a Touchdown when you evaluate and assess with inquiry and interactive strategies…
Don’t forget to download the infographic for 5 Game-Winning Plays for Tackling Informational Text… http://www.ascd.org/ASCD/pdf/siteASCD/publications/ascdexpress/9.3_lopez.pdf
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Veronica Lopez,
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