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1st Grade - 5th Grade

Critical Reading Skills - Comprehending Narrative Texts - Literary Analysis

Critical Reading Skills - Comprehending Narrative Texts - Literary Analysis

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Critical Reading Skills - Comprehending Narrative Texts - Literary Analysis

1st Grade - 5th Grade

English

Learners improve critical reading skills by examining narrative texts to analyze characters' actions and intentions. This process enhances the ability to interpret and synthesize information, strengthening overall comprehension and analytical skills.

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4th Grade - University

[Practical Skills - How-To Texts - Instructional Guides]

[Practical Skills - How-To Texts - Instructional Guides]

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[Practical Skills - How-To Texts - Instructional Guides]

4th Grade - University

Other, English

Focus on enhancing understanding of creating practical guides through exploration of the fundamental purpose and varied formats of how-to texts. Learners will identify key elements such as purpose, effective titling, and the use of visual aids.

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3rd Grade - 4th Grade

Understanding Scientific and Technical Texts - Structures & Concepts

Understanding Scientific and Technical Texts - Structures & Concepts

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Understanding Scientific and Technical Texts - Structures & Concepts

3rd Grade - 4th Grade

English

Focus on understanding the essential components of scientific and technical texts, emphasizing their structures, examples, and unique characteristics. Develop the ability to recognize and analyze various text structures, thereby enhancing comprehension and application skills in reading and writing scientific material.

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3rd Grade - 4th Grade

Argument Development - Persuasive Writing Techniques - Argumentative Texts

Argument Development - Persuasive Writing Techniques - Argumentative Texts

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Argument Development - Persuasive Writing Techniques - Argumentative Texts

3rd Grade - 4th Grade

English

Focusing on the construction of argumentative texts, this learning content aims to develop the ability to form and defend positions effectively. Learners will enhance persuasive writing skills and improve their ability to support claims using logic and evidence.

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3rd Grade - 5th Grade

Understanding Text Structure - Descriptive and Organizational Skills in Informational Texts

Understanding Text Structure - Descriptive and Organizational Skills in Informational Texts

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Understanding Text Structure - Descriptive and Organizational Skills in Informational Texts

3rd Grade - 5th Grade

Science, Biology, Education

Understanding the importance of text organization in informational texts enhances reading comprehension and retention skills. By exploring different structures such as description, learners will gain the ability to locate specific information easily within a text.

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3rd Grade - 7th Grade

Argumentative Writing Skills - Understanding Claims and Evidence - Elements of Persuasive Texts

Argumentative Writing Skills - Understanding Claims and Evidence - Elements of Persuasive Texts

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Argumentative Writing Skills - Understanding Claims and Evidence - Elements of Persuasive Texts

3rd Grade - 7th Grade

English

Explore the components of argumentative writing, focusing on claims, evidence, and author perspectives. Gain an understanding of how to construct well-supported arguments and evaluate opposing viewpoints.

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4th Grade - 6th Grade

Text Features - Understanding Informational Texts - Reading Comprehension Strategies

Text Features - Understanding Informational Texts - Reading Comprehension Strategies

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Text Features - Understanding Informational Texts - Reading Comprehension Strategies

4th Grade - 6th Grade

English

Examine the critical text features in informational texts, such as glossaries, indexes, and tables of contents, and understand their role in enhancing comprehension and navigation of content. Focus on improving the ability to identify and use these elements, fostering improved understanding and efficient information retrieval skills.

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3rd Grade - 5th Grade

Comprehension and Application - Technical Texts - Reading Strategies

Comprehension and Application - Technical Texts - Reading Strategies

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Comprehension and Application - Technical Texts - Reading Strategies

3rd Grade - 5th Grade

English

Focusing on the elements of technical texts, instruction centers on key features and real-world uses. Skills are developed to identify, comprehend, and utilize structures of technical texts in various tasks, enhancing both understanding and execution abilities.

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4th Grade - 5th Grade

Text Analysis - Informational Text Structures - Understanding Non-Fiction Structures

Text Analysis - Informational Text Structures - Understanding Non-Fiction Structures

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Text Analysis - Informational Text Structures - Understanding Non-Fiction Structures

4th Grade - 5th Grade

English

Reading

Exploring various informational text structures, including compare/contrast, problem/solution, and chronological order, helps learners identify and understand these different structures. This enhances the ability to analyze and interpret non-fiction texts effectively.

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4th Grade - 6th Grade

Text Analysis - Compare and Contrast - Literary Styles

Text Analysis - Compare and Contrast - Literary Styles

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Text Analysis - Compare and Contrast - Literary Styles

4th Grade - 6th Grade

English

Investigate paired passages about wolves to develop skills in identifying text types and comparing themes. Learners will enhance their abilities in textual analysis and comprehension of literary styles by examining similarities and differences between informational and fictional texts.

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4th Grade - 6th Grade

Summarizing Techniques - Fiction Texts - Reading Comprehension Skills

Summarizing Techniques - Fiction Texts - Reading Comprehension Skills

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Summarizing Techniques - Fiction Texts - Reading Comprehension Skills

4th Grade - 6th Grade

English

Explores effective strategies for summarizing fiction texts by focusing on identifying main ideas and essential details. Develop skills to differentiate between summarizing and retelling, and apply techniques like SWBST for effective summarization.

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3rd Grade - 5th Grade

Informational Text Comprehension - Text Features & Structures - Enhancing Reading Skills

Informational Text Comprehension - Text Features & Structures - Enhancing Reading Skills

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Informational Text Comprehension - Text Features & Structures - Enhancing Reading Skills

3rd Grade - 5th Grade

English

Focus on understanding the essential elements of informational texts, highlighting various text features and structures to enhance comprehension. Identify key components like captions and glossary to improve understanding and effectively analyze the author's purpose.

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4th Grade - 6th Grade

Reading Comprehension - Understanding Text Features - Informational Text Structures

Reading Comprehension - Understanding Text Features - Informational Text Structures

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Reading Comprehension - Understanding Text Features - Informational Text Structures

4th Grade - 6th Grade

English

Focus on understanding the key features and structures of informational texts to enhance comprehension skills through the examination of headings, captions, and organizational patterns. Develop the ability to identify, interpret, and apply text structures such as cause/effect, compare/contrast, and problem/solution in diverse contexts, thereby improving analytical reading capabilities.

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5th Grade - 8th Grade

Summarizing Skills in Informational Texts - Central Ideas & Evidence

Summarizing Skills in Informational Texts - Central Ideas & Evidence

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Summarizing Skills in Informational Texts - Central Ideas & Evidence

5th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Enhancing skills in identifying and summarizing central ideas in informational texts enables learners to discern key points and support them with evidence, thus developing critical thinking and comprehension abilities.

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5th Grade - 8th Grade

Analyzing Informational Texts - Understanding Text Structure and Purpose

Analyzing Informational Texts - Understanding Text Structure and Purpose

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Analyzing Informational Texts - Understanding Text Structure and Purpose

5th Grade - 8th Grade

Life Skills, Other, Education

Learners will explore the differences between informational texts and literature by focusing on text structure, intended audience, and communication techniques. Skills covered include identifying main topics, recognizing structural elements, and understanding the purpose of informational texts.

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Kindergarten - 8th Grade

Text Analysis - Standards Exploration - English Language Arts

Text Analysis - Standards Exploration - English Language Arts

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Text Analysis - Standards Exploration - English Language Arts

Kindergarten - 8th Grade

Professional Development

Elementary

Key standards in English Language Arts focus on developing the ability to analyze texts by understanding explicit content and honing inference skills. Learners will improve their capacity to compare narratives, describe structural elements, and distinguish between firsthand and secondhand accounts.

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4th Grade - 6th Grade

Comparative Analysis - Connections Across Texts

Comparative Analysis - Connections Across Texts

Lesson

Comparative Analysis - Connections Across Texts

4th Grade - 6th Grade

English

Explore the skill of comparing and contrasting through engaging content that connects diverse texts and the intriguing history of pizza. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills, gain insights into text interpretation, and apply these strategies to enhance comprehension.

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3rd Grade - 6th Grade

Text Analysis Skills - Utilizing Text Features - Understanding Nonfiction Texts

Text Analysis Skills - Utilizing Text Features - Understanding Nonfiction Texts

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Text Analysis Skills - Utilizing Text Features - Understanding Nonfiction Texts

3rd Grade - 6th Grade

Science, Education

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5th Grade - 8th Grade

Comprehending Procedure Texts - Recipe and Manual Types - Language Features Explained

Comprehending Procedure Texts - Recipe and Manual Types - Language Features Explained

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Comprehending Procedure Texts - Recipe and Manual Types - Language Features Explained

5th Grade - 8th Grade

English, Life Skills, Education

Explore the intricacies of procedure texts, emphasizing both recipe and manual structures and their language features. Develop skills to identify different text types, comprehend their structures, and effectively use imperative sentences to convey procedural knowledge.

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3rd Grade - 5th Grade

Text Classification Skills - Scientific, Historical, and Technical Texts - Differentiating Text Types

Text Classification Skills - Scientific, Historical, and Technical Texts - Differentiating Text Types

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Text Classification Skills - Scientific, Historical, and Technical Texts - Differentiating Text Types

3rd Grade - 5th Grade

English

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