ERIC Number: EJ904696
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Nov
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-0034-0561
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Guiding Students through Expository Text with Text Feature Walks
Kelley, Michelle J.; Clausen-Grace, Nicki
Reading Teacher, v64 n3 p191-195 Nov 2010
The Text Feature Walk is a structure created and employed by the authors that guides students in the reading of text features in order to access prior knowledge, make connections, and set a purpose for reading expository text. Results from a pilot study are described in order to illustrate the benefits of using the Text Feature Walk over discussion alone or a traditional approach to textbook reading. Practical suggestions for implementation are offered so classroom teachers can replicate the Text Feature Walk in their own classrooms. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Prior Learning, Expository Writing, Text Structure, Textbooks, Reading Strategies, Teaching Methods, Reading Instruction, Small Group Instruction, Reader Text Relationship, Middle School Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Middle Schools
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Language: English
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