| Social Studies Resources Non-Fiction Inquiry Circle Materials: Other Resources: - Visit the school library and the children's section of your local library for colorful, high-interest books related to your subject. Create a print rich environment.
There are many picture storybooks in the literacy library and your school library.
Student magazines (Junior Scholastic, Scholastic Scope, Scholastic Action, and National Geographic Explorer) are excellent resources which are housed in the literacy library in your school.
Your literacy coach can print leveled books from thousands of topics and genres from Reading A-Z. Teach Explicit Reading Strategies Strategies for Reading in the Content Area: Give students frequent opportunities to read on their independent reading level. Allow students to work in small groups to discuss and share what they are reading. Allow them to occasionally select their own readings. Use some of the strategies listed below. Before Reading: Take time to introduce the reading. Give explicit instruction of reading strategies. Use small and whole group discussions to activate prior knowledge, make connections, learn new vocabulary words, generate interest, and set a purpose for reading. With textbook readings, take a moment to preview the text, identify the text features, and teach vocabulary. Try a number of strategies below to give students a variety of tools.
Encourage students to activate prior knowledge, make connections: During Reading: Encourage students to get involved, get active, ask questions, make connections, predict, clarify, etc. Students may use any of the following: After Reading: Students learn best when they apply what they learn. Encourage students to discuss their readings and engage students in meaningful, purposeful writing assignments. Allow them to share with the whole class and encourage peer review.
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