Workshop 5/12/26: A Blueprint for Text Structure Knowledge: More Than a Graphic Organizer

Understanding the purpose, structures, and features of different types of text is an essential part of reading comprehension. Get a practical framework for text structure knowledge in this live virtual workshop presented by Nancy Hennessy and Julia Salamone, the experts behind the acclaimed Reading Comprehension Blueprint!

In this ninety-minute virtual workshop, educators will take a deep dive into text structure knowledge and its role in helping students understand and express the meaning of their academic texts.

ATTENDEES WILL:

• Understand how literacy knowledge and text structure work together to support students’ reading comprehension
• Discover an informed approach and instructional framework for acquiring and applying text structure knowledge
• Explore what text structure instruction looks like across grade levels and content areas
• Get instructional routines, strategies, and activities for putting knowledge into action in the classroom

Companion Materials: Each attendee will receive a packet of activities and handouts created by the presenters.