Meredith Rapp, Social Studies Curriculum CoordinatorTracey Ingle, English Curriculum Coordinator

How can teachers help students navigate through nonfiction texts?

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Too much test prep/Isolated skill instruction

Lack of time spent on authentic reading assignments

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Balanced Literacy Instruction

Students need to read, write, listen, speak, and think every day!

Teachers need to infuse quality nonfiction texts into their lessons.

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*1998 study of 5th graders by Anderson Wilson and Fielding

Gallery Walk

Discussion

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In order to be a good reader, a student needs to have a knowledge base. How can we assist students with building this base?

Article of the Week – Kelly Gallagher

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Possible Sentences•Build vocabulary and comprehension

SwarmPlexiglassJugular veinInterned

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The Issue: War/Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts

Define what you think this means Share with a partner, share with the group Listen to a read aloud related to the topic Identify examples of the issue from the text Share with the group, revisit definition Bring in nonfiction

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Read like a writer (imp. for text structures)

Write a poem sharing your thoughts/ideas regarding your reading of the article.

What is a question you have after reading the article? Find the answer and share it with the class.

Evaluate the credibility of the article.

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EdCanvas

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