Today, I'm rounding out the comprehension charts I've been sharing with a Nonfiction Text Structures Chart. You might also be interested in the Fiction Text Structure Chart and a Nonfiction Text Features Chart I've shared. Read even more about nonfiction text structures. *This post contains affiliate links. **The free printable can be found at the END of this post. Just click on the teal download button. Nonfiction Text Structures What are text structures? Text structure is simply the words we use to tell how the author has organized the information in the book/text. ... Continue Reading
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Nonfiction Text Features Chart
Yesterday, I shared a Fiction Text Structure Chart and today, I'm sharing a FREE Nonfiction Text Features Chart. BOTH of these charts are a fantastic way to help readers, especially struggling readers with comprehension. *This post contains affiliate links. **The free printable can be found at the END of this post. Just click on the teal download button. Nonfiction Text Features Chart What are text features? Text features are extra visuals and print that authors include in books and other texts to help the reader understand the information better. For example, an author might mention ... Continue Reading
Fiction Text Structure Chart
Working on fiction text structure is a great way to build both comprehension AND writing skills. This FREE fiction text structure chart is the perfect visual to help when teaching about fiction text structure! Find even more free resources for fiction text structure. *This post contains affiliate links. **The free printable link can be found at the END of this post. Just click on the teal download button. Fiction Text Structure Chart While not all fiction texts follow this problem/solution text structure, many fiction texts {and even movies} do. From picture books to chapter ... Continue Reading
FREE Vocabulary Journal & Printables
Welcome back to Quick Tips for Struggling Readers! Today, we're talking about vocabulary. Of course, vocabulary plays a HUGE role in comprehension, so it's very important for all readers! Check out this free, printable vocabulary journal from The Measured Mom. Before you go, be sure to check out our vocabulary freebies! Find all the posts in our Struggling Reader Series: Enjoy! ~Becky ... Continue Reading
Helping Readers Remember What They Read
Have you ever had your child answer, "I don't know," when you asked a question about what (s)he just read? Sometimes, "I don't know," is just a ploy to get out of answering the question. Other times, readers lack the comprehension strategies they need to figure out the answer. This is especially true of struggling readers. As a part of our Quick Tips for Struggling Readers, The Measured Mom is sharing some easy tips for helping your reader remember what he reads. Check out all the comprehension resources here! Check out all the posts in our ... Continue Reading