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Direct linkDreher, Mariam Jean; Gray, Jennifer Letcher – Reading Teacher, 2009
In this article, we describe how to help primary-grade English language learners use compare-contrast text structures. Specifically, we explain (a) how to teach students to identify the compare-contrast text structure, and to use this structure to support their comprehension, (b) how to use compare-contrast texts to activate and extend students'…
Descriptors: Text Structure, Second Language Learning, Teaching Methods, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedWalpole, Sharon – Reading Teacher, 1999
Compares and contrasts chapters from two children's science textbooks, one published in 1992 in a traditional format, and the other in 1995 using a new format. Finds them very different in terms of structure and organization. Shows that children respond to these texts very differently. Shares some ideas about teaching with such texts. (SR)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Content Area Reading, Elementary Education, Reader Text Relationship
