Nonfiction Structure
Nonfiction Structures - Anchor Charts by Beth Newingham
One-Pager of Nonfiction Structures (Matches the Anchor Charts above.)
Once again I can take little credit, but can offer links here. These are great for teaching 3rd graders about the target of nonfiction text structures (description, compare/contrast, sequential, problem/solution, cause/effect). I have also been working to get sample texts of each so that you can have them readily available to show the kids. Let me know when you are ready and I'll get you the pdf files you'll need.
Rafts: Differentiating Written Responses
RAFT: A Writing Strategy
The 4th and 5th graders are learning to understand their role as a writer and the audience they will address. The RAFT writing strategy is fresh way to approach writing. It requires students' critical thinking skills as they connect their imagination to the new information they have learned. RAFTS can be used in any subject--reading, math, science, or social studies.
A Short Paragraph to Informally Assess Inference
"He pulled his reindeer coat around his shoulders. He was glad to have his sealskin boots and his heavy trousers to guard him against the stinging wind. He snapped the whip and the dogsled took off with a jolt. Where does the man live?"
A Strange Day in July: A Text to Preassess Inference (make sure to look at the liketoread.com website for ideas.
Helping Readers Develop Questions
Questioning Anchor Chart
Helping Readers Visualize
Visualizing Anchor Chart
Helping Readers Make Connections
Making Connections Anchor Chart
Helping Readers Think About Texts
Character Thinking Bookmark PDF
Stop and Jot Anchor Chart (Create your own symbols for coding)
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