Text Structure

Before studying to become a reading specialist, I had never explicitly been taught nonfiction text structures as a student and I also hadn’t been taught the importance of teaching them to our students as an

Teaching nonfiction text structure is no picnic! To be honest, I don’t even remember learning it when I was in school, let alone in college. However, it has quickly become one of the most important concepts to teach when covering nonfiction. Research shows that identifying and understanding text structure helps lead to mastery of other ... Read more

Upper elementary teachers, rejoice! Teaching text structures doesn't have to be difficult! In this post I'll share easy, no-fluff ways...

Nonfiction text structures refer to how authors organize and present information in their writing. Understanding these structures can help students develop critical thinking skills, improve reading comprehension, and become better writers. Grab this FREE resource to help your students master these 5 text structures!

Teaching nonfiction text structure so your students can successfully read and understand informational texts

Are your students having trouble finding answers and citing evidence in their reading? This STEP-BY-STEP process scaffolds through reading strategies to help your students be successful! Students will learn the acronyms for ACE, RACE, and RAP to provide them with the proper tools for citing evidence effectively along with tips to keep them engaged!

Text structure is something my students always seemed to struggle with. We would practice and practice, and they still wouldn't understand. I finally came to

If we're being honest, teaching text structure can get a bit dull. Here are some ways to spice it up and keep your students engaged!

Text structure anchor chart

Upper elementary ideas for teaching informational text structures with anchor chart, interactive notebooks, task cards, assessments and more.