Organizational Structures Common to Expository Text There is no one organizational structure reserved for expository text. Writers may employ one or a variety of organizational structures in any one piece of writing. Some of these structures include the following:

Unlocking Reading Comprehension with Science Inquiry

Teach grammar. It provides a metalanguage - a language to describe, use and craft our language. For many of our students Standard Australian English is a foreign dialect. Students need to hear and see correct models of language in use. Provide real reasons for students to speak and write formally. Provide daily opportunties to express complexity of thought, in all subject areas. Insist that the 'click and go' generation ask and respond to both oral and written questions in whole sentences.

List of pre-, during and post-reading strategies and activities

Books by reading level, topic, genre

Teaching that makes sense: fantastic downloads!

A-Z the characteristics of each level of text

Teachers, with the help of Karon Reese (TOSA support), have compiled a list of books leveled by grade and Reading Recovery level. These are books that can be found in most school and public libraries.

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Great resource for reading interventions that help students to progress as readers

Fantastic resource for modeling/active practice of how to use strategies to "read like a reader"

Switching Gears Helping Students Move Successfully from Reading Literature to Reading in the Content Areas

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10 Technology Enhanced Alternatives to Book Reports