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ERIC Number: EJ778196
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Dec
Pages: 8
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1082-3301
Focus on the Facts: Using Informational Texts Effectively in Early Elementary Classrooms
Hall, Kendra M.; Sabey, Brenda L.
Early Childhood Education Journal, v35 n3 p261-268 Dec 2007
Effective use of informational texts in early elementary grade classrooms can extend and expand children's knowledge of the world and provide critical skills necessary for success in the information age. This article suggests several research-based instructional activities that will enhance children's ability to use and comprehend informational texts.
Descriptors: Reading Materials, Young Children, Primary Education, Elementary School Students, Thinking Skills, Knowledge Level, Skill Development, Teaching Methods, Comprehension, Access to Information
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Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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