Just the Facts: Close Reading and Comprehension of Informational Text (Professional Resources)

Unlock the power of informational text using proven, research-based strategies and techniques to support rich and rigorous instruction. Written by popular literacy expert, Lori Oczkus, this resource provides useful tips, suggestions, and strategies to help students read and understand informational text effectively and supports the implementation of today's standards. It includes practical, concrete lessons with teacher modeling, guided and independent practice, and informal assessments that can be used in the classroom right away. This is a must-have resource for all teachers! Annotation Use informational text in the classroom effectively to support close reading and comprehension. This dynamic resource provides a clear explanation of how to use informational text in the classroom and includes practical tips, suggestions, lesson ideas to use with students, and digital resources. Aligned to the Common Core and other state standards, this is the perfect tool to enhance students' comprehension of informational text