Knowledge and Informational Texts
Texts are where humans share and store what they learned. The reason for reading—regardless of whether texts are narrative or informational—is to acquire the knowledge that texts hold. To truly become proficient readers of complex texts, students need to be immersed in informational texts.
TextProject offers numerous resources to support students in increasing their funds of information and engagement with informational texts. This includes texts for students to read and resources to support teachers in understanding the why and how of knowledge-centered classrooms.
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Understanding the Whys & Hows
- Cervetti, G.N., Hiebert. E.H., (submitted for publication). Knowledge, Literacy, & the Common Core (TextProject Articles)
- Nell Duke on Informational Text and the CCSS: Pitfalls and Potential (Webinar & Webinar Guide)
- Words, Concepts, & Complex Text (YouTube)
Informational Texts & Read-Alouds
- Read-Aloud Favorites (filter for Nonfiction and/or Biography & Memoir)
- Building Funds of Information with Read-Alouds (YouTube)
Informational Texts for Independent Reading & Discussion
- Talking Points for Kids (Student Resources)
- FYI for Kids (Student Resources)