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Keeping it Real: Incorporating Nonfiction in the Classroom

Keeping it Real: Incorporating Nonfiction in the Classroom. Meredith Rapp, Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator Tracey Ingle, English Curriculum Coordinator. How can teachers help students navigate through nonfiction texts?. The Problem……. Too much test prep/Isolated skill instruction

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Keeping it Real: Incorporating Nonfiction in the Classroom

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  1. Keeping it Real:Incorporating Nonfiction in the Classroom Meredith Rapp, Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator Tracey Ingle, English Curriculum Coordinator

  2. How can teachers help students navigate through nonfiction texts?

  3. The Problem……. • Too much test prep/Isolated skill instruction • Lack of time spent on authentic reading assignments

  4. 5 Minute University

  5. What is the Solution? Balanced Literacy Instruction • Students need to read, write, listen, speak, and think every day! • Teachers need to infuse quality nonfiction texts into their lessons.

  6. Statistics……. *1998 study of 5th graders by Anderson Wilson and Fielding

  7. Before Reading Activity • Gallery Walk • Discussion

  8. Kids Need to KNOW STUFF! • 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

  9. Before, During, After Reading Strategy Possible Sentences • Build vocabulary and comprehension • Swarm • Plexiglass • Jugular vein • Interned

  10. During Reading StrategyText Coding

  11. Before, During, and After • 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

  12. After Reading • 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.

  13. After Reading EdCanvas

  14. Finally......Try Something New

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