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This two-page PDF provides a resource for the different text structures for expository writing. It includes definition, signal worlds, graphic organizers, summary questions and paragraph frames for each text structure.

Use this presentation material to help teach text structure.

Use these sample paragraph frames for each type of text structure used in expository writing. (rec. by Amy Lorch via LC)

This 57-page PDF is a scholarly study which reviews the literature on text organization and how it affects reading comprehension. One item discussed is the use of graphic organizers in helping students of different abilities better understand reading material. (Rec by Amy Lorch via LC)

Use these graphic organizers to help students understand the different text structures for expository writing. (through LC via Amy Lorch)

Use these paragraphs as examples of various text structures.

Books that can be used as mentor texts to promote literacy

Could definitely be of use to students and chromebooks

Podcast with Ralph Fletcher about mentor texts. 1-10-12 You might want to check out some of the other shows as well!

This particular page features mentor texts, but the entire Web English Teacher site has great resources.

List via NC and Delaware of CCSS text exemplars.  From DOE website

This particular part of the website includes videos that correlate with the exemplars texts from Appendix B in the CCSS

Fairly comprehensive list of titles for common core.  (Of course, they want to sell you books.)

Use the circle plot diagram as a postreading organizer to explore the text structures in a book.

This one-page PDF contains signal questions and signal words for the various text structures. (from Amy Lorch via LC)

Use this one page PDF to help your student's organize their expository writing.

 tool that allows for quickly and easily designing posters, signs, fliers and more, allowing for a variety of customizations with backgrounds, clipart, and text, while also allowing users to upload and use their own pictures.  My own high school kids have used it to complete one page posters referred to as visual book reports.  Their end products were printed for display purposes in the library, and used for visuals for book-talks done by both the librarians and the students. We even use them in digital frames that loop through pictures at our circulation desk, and students have responded to the "book-reports" created in Poster My Wall by checking out those titles.   The site does not require an account though that is an option, and those opting to use the free version can create professional looking posters and download for printing in minutes.  My school secretary was so impressed with the site she has even used it to create fliers for events and activities at school.   The site is easy enough for even elementary school students.  Like Wordle, my collaborating teachers are finding some very interesting uses for Poster My Wall. Cons?  It is not a replacement to Glogster by any means, but a poster app none the less. (Rec by Cathy Jo Nelson)

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