DATE:     Tuesday, 3rd February 2026
TIME:      7:00 pm - 8.00pm
VENUE:  Online Via Zoom

Target Audience: Primary Teachers & SNA`s

The ability to comprehend informational text is crucial to students’ overall literacy success (Zimmerman & Reed, 2020). In this webinar we will examine the critical role of informational text in supporting literacy instruction across the primary years. Join past LAI president (2024), Dr. Clara Maria Fiorentini, for an exploration of meaningful and engaging strategies to enhance the literacy learning opportunities afforded by informational text use in primary stages 1 -4. Informational text offers significant potential for literary, literacy and language learning throughout primary. Clara will unpack a wealth of meaningful and engaging strategies to enhance the literacy learning opportunities afforded by intentional informational text use. A webinar brimming with practical supports and book recommendations galore!

Presenter: Clara Maria Fiorentini

Assistant Lecturer in Education (Literacy)

Course Leader, Master in Education Studies (Early Childhood Education)

Department of Arts, Early Childhood, Language & Literacy