Empower students to become proficient writers while also strengthening their ability to comprehend and analyze texts with structured writing and reading lessons. By integrating reading comprehension with evidence-based writing prompts, you can help students develop their analytical and critical thinking.
Six Tips for Teaching Text-Based Writing
- Select articles that match the reading levels of students to support students’ comprehension and engagement, promoting effective learning experiences.
- Introduce the purpose of the text prior to reading to help students understand the context and deepen their comprehension.
- Teach essential vocabulary found within the article and equip students with the tools necessary for comprehending the text.
- Engage students in reading nonfiction passages and develop critical thinking skills by highlighting key information.
- Assist students in pre-planning and organizing their writing using graphic organizers to help them structure their writing and analysis.
- Encourage critical analysis of reading passages through text-dependent writing prompts that help students express their ideas through writing.
Evan-Moor’s Text-Based Writing lessons develop students’ literacy and communication skills with leveled reading passages and writing prompts. Perfect for test prep, these nonfiction writing lessons help students learn to interpret complex texts, effectively communicate their ideas, and construct well-supported arguments.
Download free Text-Based Writing lessons for grades 2–6 here.
These free printable activities include different types of text such as:
- Argumentative
- Explanatory
- Compare and Contrast
- Cause and Effect
The in-depth teaching units include leveled reading selections in science, social studies, and health topics. The vocabulary and reading comprehension activities help students analyze the text, while graphic organizers provide helpful planners for students to develop arguments and cite evidence. Writing prompts and evaluation rubrics help students structure their writing and refine their arguments.
Help students become confident, articulate analytical writers with Text-Based Writing for grades 2–6!
For more literacy lessons and activities check out How to Improve Students’ Close Reading: Strategies for Nonfiction Text.
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Heather Foudy is a certified elementary teacher with over 7 years’ experience as an educator and volunteer in the classroom. She enjoys creating lessons that are meaningful and creative for students. She is currently working for Evan-Moor’s marketing and communications team and enjoys building learning opportunities that are both meaningful and creative for students and teachers alike.