We’re reading & discussing Just the
Facts: Close Reading and Comprehension of Informational Text by Lori
Oczkus published January 2014 by Shell. Why? This dynamic resource
provides:
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clear explanations
on using informational text in classrooms
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practical tips, suggestions, lesson ideas to use with students
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digital resources and ideas aligned to the Common Core
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solid tools to enhance comprehension of informational text
January-February we’ll be blogging about Ch.
1-2!
Need more convincing? Here’s my top 3 reasons to
join us!
1.
Implement proven ideas to
use the next day requiring little prep.
2.
Find helpful K-8 lessons
with options for struggling readers & EL
3.
Network with professionals
from all over California
Click on Amazon on CRA’s home web page to buy
it now!
Here’s how to get started:
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Click
on the blog or post you would like to view.
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Underneath
this post or blog, you’ll see Comments or No Comments (if no one has posted a
reply).
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Under Post a Comment, you’ll see
a box saying "Enter your comment…"
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Click inside the box and type
your comments.
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Then hit publish. That's all
there is to it!
Blogging is having an engaging two-way
conversation. Have fun!
Please join us!
Lynn Gurnee,
Interim IRA Coordinator for the California Reading
Association