Why include informational text in the primary classroom? : a research-based rationale
A framework for weaving informational texts into the primary classroom : the Early Literacy Project
Shared reading and read aloud : developing language, world knowledge, and comprehension with informational text
Guided reading : scaffolding reading development with informational text
Independent reading : motivating children to read informational text in school and at home
Writing : teaching children to compose informational text
Content area reading : using informational text to build children's knowledge of the world around them
The classroom environment : integrating informational text in the print-rich environment
Challenges of using informational text : finding ways to deal with them
Professional discussions and development : exploring informational text in study groups and other activities with colleagues
Appendix A : resources for locating good information books for young children
Appendix B : professional books on incorporating informational text in the primary grades.
