Text Structure

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

Hi there! This is Hannah from the Classroom Key. A couple of months ago I was watching the movie Fargo without knowing anything about it ahead of time. At the beginning it says that it is based on a true story. So as I watched, I was paying close attention to the crime as it was laid out, trying to piece it all together. By the end of the film I wasn't very impressed and couldn't figure out why it was critically acclaimed. I obvious didn't "get it." I looked up some reviews online and…

Teach text structures with this nonfiction text structure anchor chart and FREE sorting activity! Ideal lesson for the upper elementary classroom that includes 8 free passages!

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...

Your students will absolutely love using this free resource to practice identifying text structures in high-interest paragraphs. This free resource comes in both a printable and digital format.

Informational nonfiction text structure anchor chart 2nd 3rd 4th 5th grade reading

Don’t let teaching nonfiction text structures be a bore. These sweet and simple ideas are guaranteed to spark engagement like never before!

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

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!