INFORMATIONAL READING
Concept I: Readers determine importance and synthesize when reading informational text
Concept II: Readers determine text structures and synthesize when reading informational text
Concept III: Readers problem solve when they encounter topic specific words
Concept IV: Readers read narrative informational and hybrid informational texts
Concept II: Readers determine text structures and synthesize when reading informational text
Concept III: Readers problem solve when they encounter topic specific words
Concept IV: Readers read narrative informational and hybrid informational texts
Informational Text Features
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Digital Texts & Articles
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OTHER BOOKS USED for INFORMATIONAL READING
Summaries taken from Amazon.com
Our understanding of the world helps us plan for a better future for Earth and its inhabitants. Through vivid photographs, graphics, and engaging text Rourke's Let's Explore Science series guides you as you explore topics such as the impact of invasive plants on an environment to the spread of diseases such as the H1N1 virus.
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Seeking to compete with its rivals Spain and France for a presence in North America, England established its first settlement in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607. England wanted permanent colonies for long-term wealth, as well as a place to send people who disagreed with the king’s religion and politics. England’s 13 North American colonies were established over a period of 126 years...
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Able to claw straight up a brick wall, squeeze through a pipe the width of a quarter, and gnaw through iron and concrete, rats are also revealed in this fascinating book to be incredibly intelligent and capable of compassion. Weaving together science, history, culture, and folklore, award-winning writer Albert Marrin offers a look at rats that goes from the curious to repulsive, horrifying to comic, fearsome to inspiring.
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Nanotechnology is a new scientific field that involves moving individual atoms and molecules around to create things on an ultra-small scale. Although nanotechnology may seem like a fantastic dream, it has the potential to change our lives dramatically.
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An account of the first permanent English settlement in North America, with all its tragedies and disasters, established in 1607 in Jamestown, Virginia.
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HYBRID TEXT: In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. With over 100 black-and-white illustrations, Washington's fascinating story comes to life - revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill!
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