Reading (Informational and General Texts)
25-minute sessions
This is a high-quality curriculum with lessons that empower students and develop their critical thinking and communication skills.
Goal: Improve comprehension, analyze informational texts, and develop general reading strategies.
WEEK 1
Introduction to Informational Texts
- Day 1: Understanding Text Structures
- Day 2: Skimming and Scanning for Main Ideas
- Day 3: Identifying Key Details
- Day 4: Fact vs. Opinion
- Day 5: Review of Text Features
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Close Reading & Author’s Purpose
WEEK 2
- Day 6: Close Reading for Comprehension
- Day 7: Author’s Purpose
- Day 8: Understanding Vocabulary in Context
- Day 9: Analyzing Text Features
- Day 10: Review of Key Concepts
Comprehension Strategies and Review
WEEK 3
- Day 11: Comparing and Contrasting Texts
- Day 12: Summarizing Texts
- Day 13: Evaluating Author’s Evidence
- Day 14: Review of Informational Texts
- Day 15: Reading for Specific Purposes
Final Review and Assessment
WEEK 4
- Day 16: Review of Key Reading Strategies
- Day 17: Practice Reading Passage
- Day 18: Final Reading Quiz
- Day 19: Group Discussion on Text Features
- Day 20: Final Reflection and Wrap-Up
