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Non-Fiction Reading. Helping your students better comprehend non-fiction material. Assess Background Knowledge. Brainstorm on the board Have students write down what they know about a topic Have students work in groups to come up with a list of what they already know about the topic.
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Non-Fiction Reading Helping your students better comprehend non-fiction material.
Assess Background Knowledge • Brainstorm on the board • Have students write down what they know about a topic • Have students work in groups to come up with a list of what they already know about the topic
Assess Background Knowledge • Do “Around the Room.” Label pieces of chart paper or paper and have students walk around and list anything they know. • Create a Double Entry Journal for the unit. Students can respond in statementsand questions throughout the unit. • KWL Chart
Double Entry Journal • Text/FactsMy Response • Henry the VIII had What did he have his wife beheaded. her beheaded? • Henry the VIII was I remember hearing that he was fat.
Vocabulary • Unknown words are very intimidating to some students. • Before reading a selection, go over new or unknown words that are crucial to understanding the topic. • Teach them to do this independently whenever they read a new text. • Use a vocabulary knowledge rating chart.
Vocabulary Knowledge Rating ChartWrite the vocabulary words in the far left column. Place a check mark under the column which applies to your knowledge of the word.Use your textbook or a dictionary to define the word in the far right column.