Text structure is the way an author organizes the information within a text. It’s more than just the basic structure of beginning, middle, and end. The structure of a text serves as an outline or skeleton that helps the writer frame the story they want to tell. The specific type of te...
There are a few different graphic organizers included (link to download in the section titled “Download the Free Text Structure Activities Here”). Choose the ones that work best for your students, your standards, or use them all to differentiate or scaffold your instruction and practice. The ...
Using text structure graphic organizers, students can analyze and evaluate texts, answer comprehension questions, and engage in scaffolded activities. Collaborative learning, real-world applications, and differentiated instruction are also essential. Ongoing assessment with worksheets helps gauge student ...
you might want to add signal words that will make this task easier for your students. Use the chart earlier in this post to find signal words associated with each text structure. (The above passage is weak on signal words.)
P. (2005). Instruction in reading comprehension for primary-grade students: A focus on text structure. The Journal of Special Education, 39(1), 6-18. Free Reading Printables for Pre-K-3rd Grade Join our email list and get this sample pack of time-saving resources from our membership site...
1. Find the Evidence Printables To complete the text evidence printables, the students will read a grade level text (mix of fiction and nonfiction). They will then read to see what evidence they are looking for. They will reread the text, find required text evidence, and underline/highligh...