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Tips for the Teacher
1. Look through the upcoming week’s
lesson plans and see where you can implement one of the strategies this week.
2. Make a point of introducing students to
the structure of each expository text before reading. Encourage students to look for patterns in the way different expository texts are structured.
3. Teach students how to set up a study log
graphic organizer to demonstrate how texts have main ideas and supporting details.
4. Teach students how to sort words and
make connections with them.
5. Introduce a simple graphic organizer to
show students how to develop research skills.