This Informational vs. Literary Text Task Box is a hands-on activity designed to help students distinguish between two key text types:

• Informational Text (“Teaches me”)
• Literary Text (“Tells me a story”)
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Students practice sorting short sentence cards under the correct category using colorful sorting mats. The activity is simple to prepare, engaging for students, and versatile for whole group, small group, centers, or independent work.

What’s Included

• Sorting Mats: Headers for Informational Text and Literary Text
• Sentence Cards: Fact-based and story-based examples (e.g., “Dogs need food and water every day.” vs. “Maria laughed when the puppy licked her face.”)
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• Optional Visual Icons: “Teaches me” / “Tells me a story” supports comprehension
• Teacher Directions: Preparation, setup, and step-by-step instructions
• Differentiation Ideas: Support for early readers, ELLs, emerging writers, and advanced learners
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Skills Targeted

• Identify the difference between informational and literary text
• Practice categorization, comprehension, and vocabulary
• Build independence through self-checking options
• Support IEP goals, progress monitoring, and data collection
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Classroom Uses

• Literacy Centers
• Small Group Intervention
• Special Education / IEP-Aligned Instruction
• Progress Monitoring Task Box
  

Standards Alignment

This activity aligns with Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards (AAA ELA) Grades 9–12, including:

• ELA.AAS.9.28 – Draw evidence from literary or informational text
• ELA.AAS.10.6, 10.17–10.18, 10.23, 10.29, 10.33 – Literary, informational, narrative writing, and speaking/listening skills
• ELA.AAS.11.1 – Analyze stories using text evidence
• ELA.AAS.12.27 – Draw evidence from texts to support analysis or research
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✨ Why Teachers Love It:
This task box is low prep, engaging, and flexible across grade levels. It supports students with diverse learning needs while building essential comprehension skills in a fun and structured way.