Variety of Texts
Where Does it come from?
Library
Digital (Devices)
Audio
Digital Cameras
Translation Programs
Why do we choose what we choose?
Based on Interests
Cultural Background
Reading Level
Independent (95-100% understanding)
Independent reading
Instructional (90-94% understanding)
Guided reading
Frustrating (<90% understanding)
Read-alouds, Shared reading
Text Categories
Fiction
Adventure
Epic
Fable
Fairy Tale
Fantasy
Mystery
Myth
Sci-fi
Non-Fiction
Autobiography
Biography
Memoir
Poetry
Text Forms
Procedural Texts
EX. directions, recipes, rule books
Reports
EX. essays, diaries, journals
Functional Texts
EX. memos, brochures, advertisements
Main topic
Text Selection
Instructional Approach
Purpose for Reading
Reader
Features of the Text
Cross-curricular Links
Link Language and Arts
Biographies
How-to books
Books based on Art
Link Language,
Social Science,
and Mathematics
Memoirs
Poetry
Picture Books
Science Fiction
Historical Fiction
Guinness Book of World Records
Themes that Link Language,
Guidance and Health
Physical Challenges
Courage
Bullying
Taking a Stand
Growing Up
Truthfulness