Nonfiction Passages With Graphic Organizers for Independent Practice: Grades 2-4: Selections With Graphic Organizers, Assessments, and Writing Activities … the Structures and Features of Nonfiction (Paperback)

Posted by qpen on May 6, 2010

Get kids reading nonfiction with these 30 high-interest passages on topics such as animals, space, how things are made, and more. Comprehension questions, a graphic organizer, and a writing prompt accompany each selection, providing easily-graded, purposeful homework that’s linked to the standards. A must-have resource for any teacher who wants to include more nonfiction in the curriculum—and a great companion to Teaching Students to Read Nonfiction: Grades 2-4.

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Posted by qpen on December 31, 2009

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