In this professional article, Nell Duke discusses the importance of informational literacy to students' success in academic and work environments. Duke cites research findings and statistics which indicate that many students have limited skills in reading and writing informational texts. This resource offers practical ideas for integrating nonfiction texts into classroom instruction and building on students' interests. (author/ncl)

This professional resource stresses the importance of informational literacy in the workplace and in life situations outside the classroom. While presenting research to support recommendations, this resource also suggests actual, practical solutions for improving students' comprehension and test scores. This information is clearly relevant to all career fields because of the emphasis on technical reading skills.