Informational Text Structure QR Code Activity
- Google Drive™ folder
Description
Elevate your students' reading comprehension skills with our Text Structures Identification Practice Kit, a comprehensive resource designed for educators who strive to make learning engaging and effective. This resource is perfect for teachers seeking to empower students with the essential skill of recognizing and understanding text structures in informational texts.
1. Matching Section:
- Kick-start the lesson with a matching activity for the definition of various text structures and a section where students will pair text structures with their corresponding clue words to help them identify various text structures.
QR Code Scanning:
- Take learning to the next level with our innovative QR code scanning activity. After completing the warm-up matching activity, students will use their devices to scan QR codes linked to informational texts. This hands-on approach provides real-world context, allowing students to apply their newfound skills in a practical setting. The QR codes come on the worksheet, however, if you want to get students up and moving around you can cut them out and hide them throughout the room for a little added fun.
Key Features:
Diverse Text Structures:
- The resource covers a range of text structures, including cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, chronological order, and description. Students will gain exposure to a variety of organizational patterns commonly found in informational texts.
Clue Words Reference:
- Encourage students to use their clue words ( to help them determine the correct text structure. This serves as a valuable tool to support them in independently identifying text structures in future reading assignments.
Interactive and Engaging:
- Move beyond traditional methods and captivate your students with interactive elements. The QR code scanning activity adds a tech-savvy twist, making the learning experience both enjoyable and memorable.
An answer key is provided along with all of the texts that you will find in the QR code activity.
