Editorial Development: Bonnie Brook Communications

Pay attention to what kind of information
a bibiography provides.
Then remind students of the 
Determine Important Information 
strategy 
(Week 5). Say: 
Bibliographies do not include extraneous information, but some entries may be 
more useful than others for further research. Think about the kind of information probably 
provided by each source. 
When students have finished reading, direct them to complete the skill 
and strategy practice activities. Review the answers together.
DAY
2
Remind students of the 
Nonfiction Text Features 
skill. Say: 
You are going to read a recipe. Look 
for nonfiction text features, such as bulleted lists, illustrations, footnotes, and headings. These 
features will help you to properly follow the recipe.
Remind students of the 
Organization 
strategy (Week 4). Say: 
As you read, think about how the author organized the beef stew recipe 
to be user-friendly.
When students have finished reading, direct them to complete the skill and 
strategy practice activities. Review the answers together.
DAY
3
Review the 
Visual Information
skill with students. Say: 
Visual information can come from 
charts, graphs, diagrams, illustrations, or other visuals that aid a reader’s comprehension. 
Authors often combine visual information with text to ensure that readers understand their 
main ideas.
Then remind students of the 
Determine Important Information 
strategy. Say: 
Look at 
the page. What do you notice first? 
(a graph) Remind students that important information is 
often located within visuals. When students have finished reading, have them complete the skill 
and strategy practice activities. Review the answers together.