Do your students need help summarizing informational text? Use the TAAMIO strategy to write great informational text summaries.
Informational text structures are the organizational patterns all writers must learn. Most people read and write for informational purposes, so...
Teaching informational text structures, just like any concept, can be done in a number of ways. One of my favorite teaching strategies though is to use mentor texts. I love using picture books with upper elementary students because they’re motivating! Another plus is that a mentor text can be completed rather quickly, which is a […]
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Learn about my third grade informational writing unit and all its features. Plus get strategies for teaching writing to third grade students.
One of my favorite ways to review Informational Text Structures with upper elementary kids is to organize a text structure scavenger hunt! First, I teach each of the five text structures: 1. Description 2. Order and Sequence 3. Cause and Effect 4. Compare and Contrast 5. Problem and Solution After I’ve taught all five of […]
Students are introduced to the various text features found within informational text. Students will complete a close reading passage followed by comprehension questions; matching terms and definitions and labeling the different features. Then students can participate in a game of BINGO that has them...
Informational writing lessons don't have to be boring. This step-by-step approach provides an easy to follow guide for teachers and
Grab your FREE Informational Text Structures Sort! Your students will absolutely love using this free resource to practice identifying text structures in high-interest paragraphs. This free resource comes in both a printable and digital format. Enter your email address below, and you’ll be on your way. We highly recommend using a personal email address as...
Teaching informational writing doesn't have to be tough in 1st and 2nd grade. Use these topics, graphic organizers, and activities to begin!
Check out these free informational writing prompts for your next informative writing lesson or non fiction writing center!
Do you teach informational writing? I do and I used to hate it. I would gladly teach narrative writing all day long, but information...
Learn how to teach informational writing here. Find elementary lessons, informational writing anchor charts, and engaging activities!
Informational text features lessons for reading and writing while studying lions. Perfect for kindergarten and first-grade!
Why Informational Text? As we know, it is so important to provide our students with a variety of high-quality text. This means that they need to be exposed to current informational text articles, in addition to
All the research tools, graphic organizers and tips you need for teaching informational writing including a free sticky note research resource.
Use this collection of 32 Informational Text Graphic Organizers to help you during reading instruction. All free from The Curriculum Corner.
This 2nd grade informational writing unit has scripted lesson plans, mentor texts, anchor charts, and worksheets.
