Informational Text in K–3 Classrooms

Helping Children Read and Write

Sharon Benge Kletzien and Mariam Jean Dreher

Children need to learn the skills of reading information effectively, but the emphasis in early literacy is frequently placed almost exclusively on narrative text. This book shows that nonfiction texts can be as effective as narrative in early reading instruction, and offers suggestions for developing classroom libraries and choosing quality informational texts that you can use with all children. Real-life examples demonstrate the success of informational texts in a variety of classroom settings.

An IRA Book Club selection, January 2004

© 2004 | 168 pp.
ISBN 10: 0-87207-537-0 | ISBN 13: 978-0-87207-537-5

Also of interest:

Using Literature to Enhance Content Area Instruction

Reading and Writing Nonfiction Genres

Related ReadWriteThink.org lesson plans:

“Fact or Fiction: Learning About Worms Using Diary of a Worm”

“Reading Informational Texts Using the 3-2-1 Strategy”