Informational Text Structure (Module 1: Grades K-5): Using Knowledge of Text Structure to Improve Comprehension in Grades K-5

Module 1 is one of two presentations on informational text structure, focusing on students in Grades K-5; Module 2 addresses students in Grades 6-12 and is posted separately. Both modules are interactive and designed to provide key principles and practices that support classroom literacy instruction. Each module provides resources useful to schools working to improve literacy instruction, as well as technical assistance providers and others interested in school improvement.  In these modules, participants will: understand the research that supports instruction in informational text structures, learn about key instructional strategies that help students recognize various text structures and use that knowledge to improve their comprehension, and explore tools and resources to help in planning and delivering effective text structure instruction. Please download the all accompanying handouts before you begin the module.

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This resource pertains to the following topics:

• Literacy
• Foundational Reading (K-3)
• Practitioner Guides
• PD Modules and Training Materials
• Tools
• Instruction
• Adolescent Literacy
• Instructional Practice
• Instructional Tools
• SIG
• College & Career Ready Standards (including Common Core State Standards)
• Strategy Instruction

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