recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including:
Solidify your nonfiction reading response lessons with this set of 12 comprehension task cards.
A task to use when teaching your students about the sequence text structure.
A set of 8 cards showing the steps for how to wash your hands properly
A set of 6 cards showing the steps to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
An activity for students to practice procedure and sequence.
A poster illustrating the procedure about how to make a pretzel.
A book review worksheet that encourages your students to share their thoughts on a story.
A beautifully designed, 24-page reading magazine specifically written for Grade 2 students.
Five sets of literacy rotation task cards to be used in conjunction with issue 1 of Teach Starter's Grade 2 magazine.
A blank fishbone and herringbone diagram to use in any subject area.
A set of 18 reading comprehension strategy posters.
A worksheet and answer sheet to use when teaching students the about the cause and effect text structure.
This English Language Arts unit has been designed to introduce procedural texts to younger students. It addresses the purpose, structure and language features of instructions and recipes.
A 60 minute lesson in which students will publish a simple recipe for bush stew.
A 60 minute lesson in which students will independently write a recipe for nature stew.
A 60 minute lesson in which students will jointly construct a simple recipe for fruit salad in small groups.
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore action verbs, common nouns, and adverbial phrases in procedures.
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore the language features of procedures.
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore the structure of procedures.
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore how procedures provide instructions about completing a task.