The Common Core provides clear expectations for the inclusion and extensive use of informational texts. (naesp.org)
In related work, Duke and Pearson (2002) reported the results of studies addressing use of informational text to build reading comprehension (see also Maniates & Pearson, 2008; Pearson & Fielding, 1995). (scienceideas.org)
Where, she wondered, «is the research to support: close reading, increased Lexile levels, the use of informational texts, and other questionable practices in the primary grades?» (educationnext.org)