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Overview:
In this lesson students use the Informational Text Analysis Tool to deconstruct the essential elements of informational text. Informational text is more important to teachers than ever before, especially with the rise of the new Core standards. The Library of Congress is an excellent resource for finding and using texts to build students' reading skills.Through a diverse array of classic and contemporary literature as well as challenging informational and primary source texts, students build knowledge, gain insights, explore possibilities, and broaden their perspective.
Subject:
Arts and Humanities, Reading Informational Text
Level:
High School
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Utah Education Network
Date Added:
08/12/2013
License:
Educational Use Permitted
Language:
English
Media Format:
Downloadable docs, Text/HTML

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Brendan Johnson on Feb 17, 11:53am

This analysis tool is effective for breaking down difficult informational text samples. I utilized it with an excerpt from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech, I Have a Dream. Students were placed in mixed-ability groups to complete the analysis. Students may need instruction or review for the meaning of implicit and explicit prior to the exercise. This is a worthwhile resource and one I will adapt to fit my toolkit when dealing with non-fiction texts.

Bob Young on Feb 17, 11:53am

I used the Informational Text Analysis Tool. I found it to be useful. I used it with my Title class. It fit in with our work on writing summaries. I had to adapt it some. The students are using it on a regular basis as part of their twice a week reading of informational texts. The texts are assigned by Lexile and interest level.
It helped me identify areas of need on determining main idea, intended audience and purpose.
I have also used it with video and student presentations.

Sarah Reser
on Feb 17, 11:50am Evaluation

ELA: Key Shifts in the CCSS: Superior (3)

Again, I think that when an experienced teacher chooses the right materials for their class; this lesson will address the criteria and areas of the rubric.

Sarah Reser
on Feb 17, 11:50am Evaluation

ELA: Alignment to the Rigor of the CCSS: Superior (3)

This lesson WILL meet the guidelines as long as the teacher choose the appropriate text to meet their needs

Sarah Reser
on Feb 17, 11:50am Evaluation

ELA: Instructional Supports: Superior (3)

If teaching the material for a lower or different grade, adjustments would need to be made in order to meet the specific needs of the teacher's classroom

Ambra Bryant on Feb 17, 11:50am

The informational analysis tool was a great resource. With very little formatting changes it was easily usable in my 10th grade classroom. I used this as an analysis tool with WWI propaganda. I added lines to the boxes, made it double-sided, and added the actual picture of the propaganda to the document as well. I recommend going through the document as a full class at least once before releasing students to do it on their own. It will take some pre-teaching of the concepts of implicit and explicit questioning specifically. Overall, this was a useful resource that I will apply to numerous informational texts in the future as well.

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