comprehending informational texts

This video demonstration explains the importance of this comprehension skill and how to teach it.

Consider the objective of the unit and what students already know, and then begin building a diverse set of texts for students to read.

Teach students to create keyword cards with mnemonics to help unlock and remember the definitions.

An overview of text structures, why they matter for students’ comprehension of informational text, and a deeper look at text structure mapping as an instructional tool.